Fostex D2424 User Manual

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Reference Manual

24 Track Digital Recorder

Model

8288 466 000

POWER

FOOT SW

1/9/17

2/10/18

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

RECORD TRACK

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

3/11/19

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

9-16

AUTO RTN

CLIPBOARD

AUTO PLAY

24bit 96kHz

OPTICAL

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

17-24

ALL INPUT

TRACK SHIFT

SHIFT

AUTO

PUNCH

RECORD

ALL READY

REHEARSAL

TAKE

OUTIN

EDIT SETUP

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH

START

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

PLAY

LOCATE

END

OUTIN

CHARACTER

NEXT TC

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

P.EDIT

REW

F FWD

PGM SEL

DISP SEL

TIME BASE SEL

EXIT/NO

STORE

EJECT

HOLD

LOCATE MEMORY

EXECUTE/YES

CHASE

RECALL

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Fostex D2424. The D2424 is a digital recorder using a 3.5 inch E-IDE hard disk recording media for recording/playback/editing in 24 real tracks plus 32 additional tracks. In addition to non-compression recording at quantization 16 bit/44.1kHz or 48kHz, 24 bit/44.1kHz or 48kHz, 24 bit/88.2kHz or 96kHz, the D2424 is also equipped with adat input/output (by switching from S/P DIF). Besides analog simultaneous record/playback, because it also complies with digital recording (S/P DIF or adat) using DATA input/output and simultaneous recording of analog input plus digital input (S/P DIF or adat), a full digital recording system can be built by combining the D2424 with various digital mixers. In regards to save/load of song data, in addition to using adat digital signals and S/P DIF digital signals, high speed backup of FDMS-3 Ver. 3.0/WAV file through the standard feature SCSI connector, is also possible. Furthermore, by installing an optional Model 9044 (BAY+CADDY), an E-IDE hard disk for backup or the optional Model 9046 (DVD-RAM drive) can be installed enabling high speed backup of FDMS-3 Ver. 3.0/WAV files. For optional units, Model 8345 TC/SYNC card and the Model 8350 AES/EBU card are available and these will also comply to phasing of the standard feature WORD clock and also phasing against slave control by external LTC and VIDEO reference signals. Send/receive of 24 bit/96kHz digital signals by adat input/output, normally not permissible, will also be possible. Please carefully read through this manual together with the separate "Quick Reference Guide" for long and satisfying operation of this equipment.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Safety Instruction/Contents)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

"WARNING"

"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Safety Instruction/Contents)

Main Features.....................................................................................................................................................7

Precautions..............................................................................................................................................................8

Names and Functions..........................................................................................................................10

Front panel section............................................................................................................................................................10

Detachable controller section..........................................................................................................................................11

Rear panel section.............................................................................................................................................................18

Display section..................................................................................................................................................................19

Display shown when the power is turned on.......................................................................................19

Preset display...........................................................................................................................................20

Switching the display using the DISP SEL key......................................................................................21

Switching the time base display using the SHIFT key and DISP SEL key..........................................21

Changing programs using the PGM key...............................................................................................21

Warning display.......................................................................................................................................22

Before Starting......................................................................................................................................24

Time Base...........................................................................................................................................................................24

Recording method and REMAIN indicator.....................................................................................................................25

Managing songs by program change function.............................................................................................................26

Real tracks and Additional tracks....................................................................................................................................27

Input monitoring and playback monitoring...................................................................................................................28

Audio file and event...........................................................................................................................................................29

Formatting and Optimizing disks........................................................................................................31

Formatting a current drive disk........................................................................................................................................31

Formatting a brand new hard disk (Current drive)............................................................................32

Reformatting the current drive or newly formatting the backup drive..........................................33

Formatting a backup disk (SCSI disk or optional DVD-RAM disk)..............................................................................33

Optimizing the disk............................................................................................................................................................34

Handling Programs...............................................................................................................................35

Creating a new program...................................................................................................................................................35

Duplicating a program......................................................................................................................................................36

Using a program change function...................................................................................................................................37

Deleting a program............................................................................................................................................................37

Editing a program title.......................................................................................................................................................38

Punch In/Out..........................................................................................................................................39

What is Punch In/Out recording.....................................................................................................................................39

Auto Punch In/Out.............................................................................................................................................................39

Preparation......................................................................................................................................39

Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out.............................................................................................................40

Auto Punch In/Out Take.........................................................................................................................41

Single undo/redo auto punch in/out...................................................................................................41

Manual Punch In/Out.........................................................................................................................................................42

Preparation......................................................................................................................................42

Rehearsing Manual Punch In/Out.........................................................................................................42

Manual Punch In/Out Take....................................................................................................................43

Single undo/redo manual punch in/out.............................................................................................43

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Recording Digital data.........................................................................................................................44

Digital recording from an external digital device...........................................................................................................44

Digital recording to an external digital device...............................................................................................................46

Connecting a Digital Mixer...............................................................................................................................................47

Recording to a Metronome Sound.....................................................................................................48

Executing of record...........................................................................................................................................................49

Storing a Locate Point.........................................................................................................................50

Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys...........................................................................................51

Storing in real-time..................................................................................................................................51

Editing and stored data...........................................................................................................................51

Storing and editing LOCATE key.....................................................................................................................................52

Storing in real-time..................................................................................................................................52

Edit and re-store data that is already stored........................................................................................53

Locate Function....................................................................................................................................54

Direct Locate......................................................................................................................................................................54

Auto Play function.............................................................................................................................................................55

Auto Return function.........................................................................................................................................................55

Auto Repeat function........................................................................................................................................................56

Chain Play Function..............................................................................................................................57

Setup of the Chain Play List.............................................................................................................................................58

Setup of the Chain Play Mode......................................................................................................................................59

Specify the Program and Excute Chain Play.................................................................................................................59

Cue & Review Function........................................................................................................................60

Cue & Review function using the REWIND and F FWD buttons..................................................................................60

Cue & Review function using the SHUTTLE dial...........................................................................................................60

Digital scrubbing using the envelope function.............................................................................................................60

Preview Function..................................................................................................................................62

Executing the preview function.......................................................................................................................................63

Trimming the sound while previewing...........................................................................................................................63

Multiple Undo Function........................................................................................................................64

Using the Multiple Undo function....................................................................................................................................65

Editing Tracks........................................................................................................................................66

Copy & Paste and Move & Paste......................................................................................................................................66

Storing the edit point..............................................................................................................................67

Checking and adjusting the edit points................................................................................................67

Executing Copy (or Move)......................................................................................................................67

Checking the clipboard data..................................................................................................................67

Executing Paste.................................................................................................................................................................68

Single undo/redo Paste...........................................................................................................................68

Copy & Paste between programs..................................................................................................................................69

Checking the clipboard data..................................................................................................................69

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Safety Instruction/Contents)

Erase............................................................................................................................................................................................70

Storing the edit points.............................................................................................................................70

Checking and adjusting the edit points................................................................................................71

Executing Erase.................................................................................................................................................................71

Single undo/redo Erase..........................................................................................................................71

Track Exchange.................................................................................................................................................................72

Executing track exchange.......................................................................................................................72

Registering the Track name..........................................................................................................................................74

MIDI Sync Function...............................................................................................................................75

MIDI clock sync system...................................................................................................................................................75

Connecting external equipment............................................................................................................75

Setup of the recorder...............................................................................................................................76

Confirming the MIDI clock sync............................................................................................................76

Executing of recording............................................................................................................................77

MTC sync/MIDI machine control system........................................................................................................................77

Setup to external equipment..................................................................................................................78

Setup of external equipment..................................................................................................................78

Setup of the recorder...............................................................................................................................78

Confirming MTC sync/MMC..................................................................................................................79

Executing of recording............................................................................................................................79

Multitrack system by the slave mode..............................................................................................................................80

Equipment interconnections.................................................................................................................80

Setup of the recorder (#1): <Master>...................................................................................................80

Setup of the recorder (#2) and (#3): <Slave>......................................................................................81

Check chase lock......................................................................................................................................82

Selecting a record track...........................................................................................................................82

Executing of recording............................................................................................................................82

External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode...........................................................................................83

Connection to external equipment.......................................................................................................83

Setup of external equipment..................................................................................................................83

Setup of the recorder...............................................................................................................................83

Confirming chase lock............................................................................................................................84

Executing of recording............................................................................................................................84

Saving and Loading Song Data..........................................................................................................85

About saved and loaded data..........................................................................................................................................85

Saving the data using a adat or S/P DIF digital signal...................................................................................................87

Connecting an external device..............................................................................................................87

Setting up an external device.................................................................................................................87

Executing the save operation.................................................................................................................87

Loading the data using a adat or S/P DIF digital signal.................................................................................................89

Connecting the external device.............................................................................................................89

Setting up an external device.................................................................................................................89

Executing the load operation.................................................................................................................89

Saving the deta using SCSI..............................................................................................................................................91

Connecting a SCSI device........................................................................................................................91

Formatting a SCSI disk.............................................................................................................................92

Saving data of an individual program..................................................................................................93

Loading the data using SCSI............................................................................................................................................95

Load the data saved on one removable disk........................................................................................95

Load the data saved on several removable disks................................................................................96

Saving and Loading with IDE2 (E-IDE Hard disk/DVD-RAM)............................................................................................97

Saving data of FDMS-3 Version 3.0.......................................................................................................97

Loading data of FDMS-3 Version 3.0.....................................................................................................98

Save/Load by "WAV" file..................................................................................................................................................99

Saving of "WAV" files............................................................................................................................100

Loading "WAV" files.............................................................................................................................102

Changing the Initial Setting (SETUP mode).....................................................................................105

Selecting SETUP menu....................................................................................................................................106

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Safety Instruction/Contents)

Time Signature Setting...................................................................................................................................107

Setting a Tempo..............................................................................................................................................109

Setting the Metronome function..................................................................................................................111

Setting a Preroll Value....................................................................................................................................112

Setting MIDI Sync Output Signal..................................................................................................................113

Setting an MTC Frame Rate...........................................................................................................................113

Setting an MTC Offset Value..........................................................................................................................114

Setting Offset Mode........................................................................................................................................115

Setting the Slave Type.................................................................................................................................116

Setting the Record Protect function.............................................................................................................116

Setting Digital Input.......................................................................................................................................117

Setting Digital Output....................................................................................................................................118

Setting BAR/BEAT Resolution Mode............................................................................................................119

Setting the MIDI Device Number..................................................................................................................120

Setting the Operating Clock..........................................................................................................................121

Checking the Number of Track Events........................................................................................................122

Setup of the Auto EE mode............................................................................................................................123

Setup of the Foot switch function.................................................................................................................123

Setup of the stop function at the mark point..............................................................................................124

Setup of the reference level...........................................................................................................................125

Setup input/output Balance/Unbalance....................................................................................................126

Drive Format Information....................................................................................................................................127

Drive Setting....................................................................................................................................................129

Setup of the display contrast level...............................................................................................................130

MIDI Implementation Chart..........................................................................................................................131

MMC Command List.....................................................................................................................................132

Inquiry Message List.....................................................................................................................................132

Fostex MIDI System Exclusive Message...................................................................................................133

Status Request........................................................................................................................................134

Data Type...............................................................................................................................................136

Explanation on the Command/Mode set...........................................................................................138

The Status Request/Command...........................................................................................................140

Explanation on the Status Reply..........................................................................................................141

Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................143

Specifications........................................................................................................................................................143

APPENDIX (Operational manual for the recorder with the Model 8345 TC/SYNC card installed)

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Main features/Precautions)

Main features

The unit’s recorder section uses a recording format called FDMS-3 Ver 3.0 (Fostex Disk Management System-

3). It uses an E-IDE hard disk as the recording media.

• A removable cartridge for easy installation and replacement of the hard disk at the front panel is employed.

• By installing the optional Model 9044 (BAY + CADDY), an E-IDE hard disk for backup can then be installed. Furthermore, it will also be possible to install the optional Model 9046 (DVD-RAM drive).

• The recorder features non-destructive audio editing (a great advantage of digital recording) such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase, etc. You can choose Time Base (ABS or MTC) or MIDI bar/beat/clock as the recorder.

• It contains the “Track exchange function” to allow exchanges between real tracks or between real track and the additional track.

• A “Preview function” allows for an intuitive fineadjustment of an editing point (locate point).

• “Single undo/redo” for reprocessing record/edit mistakes and “Multiple undo” by time jump is possible (On/off can be set when formatting).

• MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer can be transmitted according to the internal programmable Tempo Map. You can set up a synchronization system with a sequencer or a rhythm machine without wasting a track.

• You can use the recorder as a sync slave machine by sending MTC from a connected device.

• The recorder supports MTC, MMC, and Fostex System Exclusive Message, which allows for advanced control and high-precision synchronization from external sequencing software. You can set the device number and MTC frame rate for MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message. Also, “MTC Offset function” and “Offset Mode function” are useful for setting up a sync environment using an external sequencing software.

• Auto Punch In/Out and Manual Punch In/Out functions offer two modes: “Take” for a real recording, and “Rehearsal” for monitoring the part between the in and out points.

• A “Vari Pitch function” allows you to fine-tune the pitch.

• The [Digital input setup function], to allow digital recording of S/P DIF digital signals from CD/MD, and adat digital signals from adat equipment, are provided.

• A digital output setup function is provided to digitally output, by selecting from the real track, any 2 output sources (S/P DIF) or 8 output sources (adat).

• You can also use the DATA INPUT and OUTPUT jacks to an external DAT or adat, and to save and load song data (audio data and SETUP mode settings) to and from the DAT or adat.

• High-speed SCSI Save/Load is also an option by connecting a non-DAT or adat SCSI backup drive. WAV file Save/Load is possible by using a DOS formatted SCSI type disk.

• Save/load of FMDS-3 or WAV file is possible by using the E-IDE hard disk for backup or the optional Model 9046 (DVD-RAM drive).

• In addition to cueing by JOG/SHUTTLE, digital scrubbing using the envelope function is also possible.

• The “Program Select function” enables you to select a song from up to 99 songs and name the songs.

• A “Bar/Beat Resolution function” is used to edit audio at the beginning of the beat (round up or round off to a beat).

• The “Metronome function” can be used as a rhythm guide for recording.

• Various edit functions using an edit point (locate point), such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase, Auto Punch In/Out, Auto Locate, are available. You can also locate ABS 0 or REC END regardless of the edit point (locate point).

• A maximum of 99 Locate Pointers can be programmed for a LOCATE only feature. Simply select the LOCATE number desired for swift location.

• You can set a preroll time of 0 to 10 seconds.

• A “Disk Remain Display function” offers a clear indication of available recording time and disk space (in mono track recording). You can choose the Time Base from ABS, MTC, and BAR/BEAT/CLK.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Main features/Precautions)

Precautions

• Be sure to connect the recorder to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this Reference Manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage.

• Do not connect the recorder to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor or dimmer), or the devices that consume a large amount of power (such as an air conditioning system or large electric heater) are connected.

• If you use the recorder in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. You can use the recorder with a power frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz.

• It is very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or damage. In such a case, stop using the recorder immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord.

• To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the recorder, avoid contact with water or other liquids, or do not handle the power plug while your hands are wet.

• Do not install the recorder in locations subject to the following:

* Extremely high or low temperature, or

significant changes in temperature. * Excessive humidity or dust. * Excessive changes in power supply voltage. * Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking

surfaces. * Near a strong magnetic field (such as a TV or

speaker).

• If you move the recorder from a place with an excessively low temperature to a warm place, or if you use the recorder in a room in which the temperature varies significantly during winter, condensation may occur on the hard disk or other parts. In such cases, leave the recorder for about an hour in the new location before you turn on the power.

Note on repair

• This recorder does not use any parts that users can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station to ask about repairs.

• To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the recorder, do not remove the main unit cover or reach the inside the unit.

• Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such aspins, accidentally enter the inside of the recorder because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the recorder, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station.

• To prevent damage to the recorder, be sure to power on the connected devices first, then turn on the power to the recorder.

• Before turning the power off to the recorder, first quit SETUP mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the recorder while the hard disk is accessing data (the HD ACCESS LED is lit or flashing). Otherwise, not only will you lose recorded data, but you may damage to the recorder. FOSTEX is not responsible for the data lost during operation of the recorder.

• Use the packing carton designed for the recorder when you transport the recorder to the dealer for repair or return. If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the recorder completely using shock absorbing materials. Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete packaging or caused during transport.

About copyrights

• It is prohibited by law to use any part of a CD recording or video images or audio data for which copyright is possessed by a third party for commercial purposes such as contents, broadcasts, sales, or distribution- any purpose other than for your personal pleasure.

About damage

• FOSTEX is not responsible for any “direct damage” or “indirect damage” caused by using the recorder.

• Before you change the location of the recorder, pack the recorder in the shipping carton or an impactresistant case. Make sure that the recorder is kept free from external vibration or impact since the recorder is very sensitive to vibration.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions)

Front panel-1

POWER

FOOT SW

1/9/17

2/10/18

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

RECORD TRACK

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

3/11/19

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

9-16

AUTO RTN

AUTO PLAY

SHIFT

AUTO

24bit

PUNCH

96kHz

OPTICAL

RECORD

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

17-24

ALL INPUT

TRACK SHIFT

ALL READY

Front panel-2

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

CLIPBOARD

START

OUTIN

EDIT SETUP

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

REHEARSAL

TAKE

PLAY

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

LOCATE

REW

AUTO RTN

AUTO PUNCH

OUTIN

CHARACTER PREV

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

END

DISP SEL

NEXT TC

TIME BASE SEL

P.ED IT

F FWD

EXECUTE/YES

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

HOLD

Rear panel

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ] ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ]

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

DATA

INPUT

8 - 1

24 - 17

16 - 9

5678

OUTPUT

24 - 17

16 - 9

2324

WORD

75Ω

ON OFF

OUTPUT

INPUT

8 - 1

OUTPUTINPUT

MIDI

ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

THRU

24bit/96kHz

1718

SCSI

234

13141516

CAUTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

AVIS:

NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

REMOTE

RS422

REMOTE

100Ω

ON OFF

THRU

AC-IN

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions)

Names and Functions

Front Panel section

POWER

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

1. Detachable remote controller connector

The detachable remote controller is connected here. You can remove the controller. Connect the optional extension cable (Model 8551B) to extend the distance.

2. Controller mount

The detachable remote controller is mounted on the front panel.

3. Hard disk access LED (Red)

This LED lights up or blinks when the hard disk is writing or reading data. (Same as the ACCESS LED on the detachable remote controller.)

4. Lock/Unlock key

When you remove or install the hard disk cartridge, you need to lock/unlock here using the included key.

5. Hard disk power LED (Green)

This LED lights up if the hard disk operates correctly when you turn the power on to the recorder.

24bit/96kHz

<Note>

The recorder package contains a caddy (without a hard disk). Install your hard disk in this caddy.

7. Blank panel for installing an optional unit

This is used when installing the optional Model 9044 (BAY+CADDY). Another E-IDE hard disk can be installed by mounting the Model 9044. Because the Model 9044 must be mounted by the Fostex Service Station, please inquire at your store of purchase or the Fostex Service Station.

8. Power switch

This switch turns the main power to the recorder on/off.

Before turning the power off to the recorder, first quit the SETUP mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the recorder while the hard disk is accessing data (the ACCESS LED is lit or flashing). Otherwise, not only will you lose recorded data, you may damage to the unit.

6. Removable hard disk cartridge slot

This slot is used to insert a removable hard disk cartridge. This system allows you to replace the hard disk easily.

* Refer to “

on how to replace the removable hard disk cartridge.

Quick operation Guide

” for more information

<Note>

Should this power switch be switched On/Off in quick succession, in some cases it will fail to switch On at all. This is due to functioning of the internal protection circuit and is not a breakdown. Consequently, should such a symptom appear, switch Off power for a moment, then switch On again after waiting 1 or 2 minutes.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions)

AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY

Detachable Controller section

23456789

121314 15

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

1/9/17

2/10/18

FOOT SW

1. Controller Connection Cable

Connect this cable to the recorder controller connection jack.

2. Record track select key

[RECORD TRACK/ENVELOPE]

"SAFE-READY" of the recording track can be selected (The track can be selected by shifting to 1-8, 9-16 or 17-24 with the [TRACK SHIFT] key.

If the select key is pressed once, that track will be in the READY state and the track display ( ) will blink. It will change to SAFE if pressed again and the track display will be extinguished. When recording is started from the READY mode, the blinking track display will light. If the [RECORD] button only is pressed from the READY mode, the READY track only will enter input monitor mode, and the recording level can be adjusted. If the [RECORD] button is pressed once again, the D2424 will return to repro monitoring.

If any select key is pressed together with the [SHIFT] key, the envelope function of that track can be executed. This key is also used for editing such as copy paste, move paste and erase.

* Refer to page “28” for details about the reproduction

monitor and the input monitor.

* Refer to page “60” for details about the envelope

function.

* Refer to page “66” for details about the copy/paste

and move/paste function.

RECORD TRACK

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

3/11/19

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

9-16

8/16/24

17-24

3233

TRACK SHIFT

ALL INPUT

TRACK SHIFT

24bit 96kHz

OPTICAL

AUTO RTN

AUTO PLAY

SHIFT

AUTO

PUNCH

RECORD

ALL READY

CLIPBOARD

OUTIN

EDIT SETUP

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

REHEARSAL

TAKE

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

PLAY

START

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

LOCATE

AUTO PUNCH

REW

AUTO RTN

OUTIN

CHARACTER PREV

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

END

DISP SEL

NEXT TC

TIME BASE SEL

P.ED IT

F FWD

STORE

EJECT

HOLD

LOCATE MEMORY

EXECUTE/YES

CHASE

RECALL

* All TRACK SHIFT LED extinguished: Tracks 1-8 can be selected. * "9-16" are lighted: Tracks 9-16 can be selected. * "17-24" are lighted: Tracks 17-24 can be selected.

All real track input monitors can be switch on or off each press of this key while pressing [SHIFT] key. When all tracks are set to input monitor, the ALL INPUT LED will light.

4. Auto Play/Auto Return key [AUTO RTN/PLAY]

Pressing this key repeatedly will change Auto Play mode, Auto Return mode, and Repeat mode On/Off

as follows: (

AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY

Auto Play mode:

In this mode, playback will start automatically after the START point is located. This function is effective at any locate points other than the REC END point.

: LED off, : LED light up)

Auto Return/ Auto Play mode is OFF.

(No indication)

Auto Play mode is ON.

(Only the AUTO PLAY LED is lit. )

Auto Return mode is ON.

(Only the AUTO RTN LED is lit. )

Auto Repeat mode is ON.

(Both AUTO PLAY and AUT RTN LEDs are lit. )

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3. Track shift key [TRACK SHIFT/ALL INPUT]

When selecting a recording track, this is pressed to shift to the selectable track. With each pressing of the key, the TRACK SHIFT LED will sequentially switch in order of: "Extinguish" - "Lighting of 9-16"

- "Lighting of 17-24" - "Extinguish" to indicate the modes listed below

Auto Return mode:

When the END point is reached during playback, the START point is automatically located in this mode. This function is effective only when the START and END points have been specified.

<Note>

The Auto Return function is works only during playback. In the recording mode, the START point will not be located automatically when the END point is reached.

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Auto Repeat mode:

This mode is a combination of Auto Play and Auto Return, and plays back the part between the START and END points repeatedly. The auto repeat function is effective only when the START and END points have been specified correctly.

* Refer to page “54” for details.

5. Clipboard In key [CLIPBOARD IN/PREVIEW]

This key is used to store and recall the In point (CLIPBOARD IN point) for the Copy or Move operation. You can locate a stored CLIPBOARD IN point. If you press the [CLIPBOARD IN] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored CLIPBOARD IN point.

* Refer to page “66” for copying/moving data. * Refer to page “54” for locating the CLIPBOARD IN

point.

* Refer to page “62” for previewing data at the

CLIPBOARD IN point.

6. Clipboard Out key [CLIPBOARD OUT/PREVIEW]

This key is used to store and recall the Out point (CLIPBOARD OUT point) for the Copy or Move operation. You can locate a stored CLIPBOARD OUT point. If you press the [CLIPBOARD OUT] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-out part at the stored CLIPBOARD OUT point.

* Refer to page “54” for locating the CLIPBOARD OUT

point. * Refer to page “66” for copying/moving data. * Refer to page “62” for previewing data at the

CLIPBOARD OUT point.

7. Auto Return Start key

[AUTO RTN START/PREVIEW]

This key is used to store and recall the start point (AUTO RTN START point) for the Auto Return or Auto Repeat operation. You can locate a stored AUTO RTN START point. If you press the [AUTO RTN START] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fadein part at the stored AUTO RTN START point.

* Refer to page “54” for locating the AUTO RTN START

point. * Refer to page “66” for copying/moving data. * Refer to page “62” for previewing data at the AUTO

RTN START point.

8. Auto Punch In key [AUTO PUNCH IN/PREVIEW]

This key is used to store and recall the recording start point (AUTO PUNCH IN point) for the Auto Punch IN/OUT operation. This point is also used as an erase point. You can locate a stored AUTO PUNCH IN point. If you press the [AUTO PUNCH IN] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-out part at the stored AUTO PUNCH IN point.

* Refer to page “39” for more information about Auto

Punch In/Out recording.

* Refer to page “66” for more information about pasting

data.

* Refer to page “70” for more information about the

Erase operations.

* Refer to page “62” for previewing data at the AUTO

PUNCH IN point.

9. Auto Punch Out key [AUTO PUNCH OUT/PREVIEW]

This key is used to store and recall the recording end point (AUTO PUNCH OUT point) for the Auto Punch IN/OUT operation. This point is also used as an erase point. You can locate a stored AUTO PUNCH OUT point. If you press the [AUTO PUNCH OUT] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored AUTO PUNCH OUT point.

* Refer to page “39” for more information about Auto

Punch In/Out recording.

* Refer to page “70” for more information about the

Erase operation.

* Refer to page “62” for previewing data at the AUTO

PUNCH OUT point.

Memory keys (CLIPBOARD IN, CLIPBOARD OUT, AUTO RTN START, AUTO PUNCH IN, AUTO PUNCH OUT, and AUTO RTN END keys) have the following common functions:

• Pressing a Memory key to recall the point the key is storing displays the memory data (time, or bar/beat/ clock) currently stored in that key; then the recorder enters data edit mode. To edit data, use the [SHUTTLE] dial to move among the digits, and then use the [JOG] dial to change the value.

• After you finish editing data, press the [STORE] key, and then press one of the Memory keys into which you want to store the point. The edited data will be stored in the specified Memory key.

• While the current position of the recorder is indicated, press the [STORE] key, then one of the Memory keys into which you want to store the data. The current position or the recorder will be stored in the Memory key. You can do this while the recorder is running or stopped.

• Press a desired Memory key, and then press the [LOCATE] key to locate the point stored in that Memory key (time, or bar/beat/clock).

• In Setup mode, you can save or load song data for each Program.

• All data will be retained after you turn off the power.

* Refer to page “50” for more information on memory

data.

* Refer to page “54” for more information on the Locate

function.

* Refer to pages “26” and “37” for more information

on the Program Change function.

* Refer to page “85” for more information on saving

and loading song data.

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10. Auto Return End key [AUTO RTN END/PREVIEW]

This key is used to store and recall the end point (AUTO RTN END point) for the Auto Return or Auto Repeat operation. You can locate a stored AUTO RTN END point. If you press the [AUTO RTN END] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-out part at the stored AUTO RTN END point.

* Refer to page “54” for locating the AUTO RTN END

point. * Refer to page “66” for copying/moving data. * Refer to page “62” for previewing data at the AUTO

RTN END point.

11. Display Select key [DISP SEL/TIME BASE SEL]

This key is used to change the display mode. Pressing this key repeatedly will change the display mode as follows:

The current position

Disk space (remain)

MTC IN or TC IN display

If an optional Model 8345 TC/SYNC card is installed, information in the MTC IN or TC IN will differ depending on "Ref. TC?" menu setting (MTC or LTC) in the SETUP mode. If the card is not installed, "00h 00m 00s 00f 00sf" will always be displayed.

* Refer to page "25" in regards to REMAIN, page "

on the SETUP menu, and the APPENDIX on details if the Model 8345 TC/SYNC card is installed.

Pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key will switch the Time Base (*) as follows. The Time Base can be set when the display shows the recorder’s current position or the available disk space (REMAIN).

ABS time base

Bar/beat/clk time base

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12. Program select key [PGM SEL]

This key has the following two functions depending on the setup condition of "Chain Play MD?" (Setup of the Chain Play Mode) in the SETUP mode.

The D2424 will switch to setup of a new program and the program select execution mode when this key is pressed.

* Refer to page “37” for program select function.

You can specify the program at executing chain play when this key is pressed.

* Refer to page “57” for details on the chain play mode.

13. Store key [STORE/HOLD]

This key is for storing time figures (or measure/beat/ clock figure) in any memory key. Following this key, when each memory key is pressed, data shown in the display will be stored in their respective memory key. Using "Press LOCATE **", which is shown after pressing the [RECALL] key, if this key is pressed after input of any number (00-99) in "**," it is registered as time data for the specified locate number. If this key is pressed while holding down on the [SHIFT] key, the currently shown time (BAR/BEAT/ CLK) will be held and this data can then be edited. After editing, the time thus edited will be stored using the procedure above.

* Refer to page “50” for registering in the memory key.

14. Exit key/No key [EXIT/NO/EJECT]

The opposite of the [EXECUTE/YES] key, this key is used to stop operation. When using a removable type SCSI device for backup, if the "Drive setting" in the SETUP mode is set to "SCSI6", the SCSI disk can be ejected by pressing this key while pressing on the [SHIFT] key when the SCSI disk is stopped.

MTC time base

(*) Time Base:

The recorder uses time display (ABS or MTC) or Bar/Beat/ Clock display to indicate the current position of the recorder section. These displays are called “Time Base.” ABS (Absolute Time) shows the absolute time of the disk, and MTC (MIDI Time code) shows the relative time obtained by adding an MTC offset value to the ABS value. Bar/Beat/Clock (BAR/BEAT/CLK) indicates a position within a piece of music and conforms to the MIDI clock and Song Position Pointers created on the internal Tempo Map.

* Refer to pages “24” and “

about MTC and the internal Tempo Map.

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15. Execute/Yes key [EXECUTE/YES/CHASE]

Press this key to execute the operation when you edit data on the hard disk using the edit functions such as Paste and Erase, when you put the recorder into SETUP mode, or when you set the parameters in the SETUP menu. Pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key allows you to select the Slave mode on/off.

* Refer to page “66” for more information about using

this key for the Paste or Erase operation.

* Refer to page “

this key in SETUP mode.

* Refer to page "80", “83” for more information about

using this key for the Slave Mode operation.

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16. Recall key [RECALL]

This is pressed to call out the time figure (or bar/ beat/clk figure) data stored in locate number (0-

99). If the [LOCATE] key is pressed after pressing this key, the RECALL LED will light and "Press LOCATE**" is displayed. Next, by pressing the [LOCATE] key after specifying a desired locate number, the time figure in memory will be recalled into the specified number and the recorder will enter the edit mode. Press the [LOCATE] key to execute this time figure.

* Refer to page "54" for more information about using

this key for the Locate operation.

17. Next key [NEXT/NEXT TC]

If this key is pressed when in the recorder is in the PLAY/STOP/F FWD or REW mode, locate will be executed to the next memory point from the present location point. When inputting characters in the title edit mode, it serves as a character short cut function. The memory number can be advanced with each press of this key when the recorder displays "Press LOCATE: **".

18. Previous key [PREV/PREV TC]

If this key is pressed when the recorder is in the PLAY/STOP/F FWD or REW mode, locate will be executed to the one previous memory point. When inputting character in the title edit mode, this serves as a character short cut function. The memory number selecting during display of "Press LOCATE: **", the memory number can be reverted with each press of this key.

19. Jog/Shuttle dial

Jog dial (inside):

Turning the [JOG] dial while the recorder is stopped performs digital scrubbing in either direction, which allows you to check the audio and locate a point without any change in pitch. The [JOG] dial is also used to change values in the data edit mode or when the pitch data is displayed. It also allows you to select a parameter to set in Setup mode.

Shuttle dial (outside):

FWD and REW direction shuttle operation in the STOP mode is possible at +/-1 ~ 64 times fast winding in the no sound state. On the other hand, FWD and REW direction shuttle operation in the PLAY mode is possible in the CUE playback mode at +1 ~ 8 and -1 ~ -7 times speed while cueing. In addition, while in the display edit mode, the editing point can be moved.

* Refer to page “50” for more information about the

editing the memory data.

* Refer to page “

mode.

* Refer to page “60” for more information about Digital

Scrubbing.

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20. Vari-pitch key [VARI PITCH/P. EDIT]

Use this key to turn the Vari-pitch function on and off. When this function is enabled, the corresponding LED lights up. When this function is disabled, the LED turns off. The range of pitch variation for playback and recording is +/-6.0%, in 0.1% steps. Press the [SHIFT] key, and then the [VARI PITCH] key to display the current pitch data. To change the pitch data, use the [JOG] dial to change the value while the pitch data is displayed. You can also change the playback speed when the data is being played back with the Vari-pitch function ON. To quit the pitch data display, press the [EXIT/ NO] key, or the [STOP] button.

<Notes>

* Even if the pitch data is 0.0% (no speed change),

pressing the [VARI PITCH] key will still turn on the VARI PITCH function. The speed is not changed, but the Vari Pitch is turned on.

* The Vari Pitch function will automatically turn off

under the following conditions:

1.You have turned off and on the power to this recorder. The pitch data will be reset to 0.0%.

2. You have pressed the [EXECUTE/YES] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to turn the "SLAVE mode" on (the setting pitch data remains).

3. You set "Digital In" of the SETUP mode to a SYNC mode ("SPDIF :Sync" or "adat :Sync") and the recorder is locking to the external clock from DIGITAL IN or WORD IN. In consequence, [DIGITAL] and [EXT] indicators light in the display.

4.You have installed the optional Model 8345 TC/SYNC card in this recorder and set the LTC OUT to [Gen.].

* Refer to “Quick Operation Guide” for more

information on the Vari-pitch function.

* Refer to pages “80” and “83” for more information on

Slave mode.

21. Fast Forward button [F FWD]

Pressing this button while the recorder section is stopped will fast forward data at 30 times speed. Pressing this button in Play mode will cue data (you can hear sound during the fast forward operation) at five times speed. Pressing this button while holding down the [STOP] button will initiate the “LOCATE ABS REC END” operation, and immediately locate the end of the recorded data on the Program (ABS REC END). (Refer to the “STOP button” section for more information about LOCATE ABS REC END.)

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22. Locate key [LOCATE]

Use this key to start to start the LOCATE feature. Pressing this key after a memory key (CLIPBOARD IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, AUTO PUNCH IN/ OUT) locates the memory data programmed in each respective key (time mode or bar, beat, clock setting). The data can be programmed by individually setting it with one of the 99 (01-99) LOCATE numbers of the [LOCATE] key. Note that the data of memory number 00 is available in addition to LOCATE numbers 01-99. The last LOCATE time setting (bar, beat, clock setting) constantly replaces the data stored in the [LOCATE] key as data in memory number 00. Therefore, it is possible to press this key alone to repeatedly LOCATE the same point. These data can be individually stored in programs P1-P99. The data for each program is SAVED or LOADED for each program when the song data is designated for SAVE/LOAD in the SETUP mode. This data is maintained even when the power is turned OFF.

* Refer to page “54” for more information about the

Locate function.

25. Play button [PLAY]

Pressing this button will cause the recorder to play back. Pressing this button while holding down the [RECORD] button will start recording. Pressing this button while holding down the [STOP] button will perform the Clipboard playback operation. Refer to the section “STOP button” for more information on the Clipboard playback. Pressing the [PLAY] button during recording will stop recording.

26. Setup key [SETUP/TC GEN]

Press this key to puts the recorder in the SETUP mode to execute various operations. This key works when the recorder is stopped. To exit from the SETUP mode, either press the [EXIT/NO] key or the STOP button. If the optional Model 8345 TC/SYNC card is installed and external time code is being input, you can enter the generator setup mode by pressing this key while pressing on the [SHIFT] key.

* Refer to page “

mode.

* Refer to "

generator setup mode.

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APPENDIX

” for more information on SETUP

" for more information about

23. Rewind button [REWIND]

Pressing this button while the recorder section is stopped will rewind data at 30 times speed. Pressing this button in Play mode will cue data (you can hear sound while rewinding) at five times speed. Pressing this button while holding down the [STOP] button will perform the “LOCATE ABS 0” operation, and immediately locate the beginning of the Program (ABS TIME: 00m: 00s: 00f). (Refer to the “STOP button” section for more information about LOCATE ABS 0.)

24. Undo/Redo key [UNDO/REDO/M. UNDO]

If you wish to restore the status prior to editing, recording, or performing a punch in/out take, press the [UNDO/REDO] key. Pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key again will return you to where you were before you pressed the [UNDO/REDO] key the first time. If the current drive you are using has been formatted with the multiple undo function switched ON, you can execute multiple undo by pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

<Note>

This key is enabled only when the recorder is stopped.

* Refer to pages “41”, “43”, “68” and “71” for more

information about the single Undo/Redo operation.

* Refer to page "64" for more information about

Multiple Undo function.

27. Stop button [STOP]

Pressing this button will stop the transport section of the recorder. Pressing the PLAY, REWIND, or F FWD button while holding down this button will cause the recorder to perform the following operation:

[STOP] button + [PLAY] button

Clipboard playback (The STOP LED will flash and the PLAY LED will light up.) *1

[STOP] button + [REWIND] button

Locate ABS 0 *2

[STOP] button + [F FWD] button

Locate REC END *3

Pressing the [STOP] button will abort the editing operations and display the current position of the recorder, if you wish to:

* quit the data edit mode, * cancel the recall or store operation, * quit the pitch data display, * cancel the edit operation, such as pasting, or * cancel the SETUP menu settings.

Pressing the foot switch while holding down this button allows you to turn the punch in/out rehearsal mode ON/OFF.

*1 Clipboard playback:

The recorder plays back the copy data or move data for the Clipboard. During audio playback of the copy or move data, the FL will display the time length and data type (“Copy Clip Play!” or “Move Clip Play!”), and the copy or move source track indicator will flash, enabling you to quickly determine the track and data type.

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*2 Locate ABS 0:

The recorder will locate the top of the selected Program (ABS TIME: 00m: 00s: 00f).

*3 Locate REC END:

The recorder will locate the end of the recorded data on the Program (ABS REC END).

These operations can be executed only on real tracks.

* Refer to page “24” of the “Before Starting” section

for more information about ABS 0 and ABS END.

* Refer to page “42” for more information about Punch

In/Out recording using the foot switch. * Refer to page "67" on details for "Clip board play." * Refer to page "54" on details for "LOCATE 0" and

"LOCATE REC END."

28. Edit key [EDIT/TC READY]

Pressing this key enters the recorder to the menu select mode for editing tracks. Press this key repeatedly or turn the [JOG] dial to select menu. Edit menus appear in the following order. To execute a desired menu, select the menu, then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. To exit the selection mode, press the [EXIT/NO] key. If the optional Model 8345 TC/SYNC card is installed, you can enter the TC READY mode for recording time code by pressing this key while pressing on the [SHIFT] key.

Copy Clip?

29. Record button [RECORD]

Pressing only this button places the readied tracks into input monitoring status. Pressing this button again will reset the tracks to playback monitoring. (The RECORD LED will blink when the readied tracks are in input monitoring status.) Pressing the [PLAY] button while holding down this button will place the readied tracks into recording. At this time, the PLAY LED and RECORD LED will light, and the readied track indication will be light steadily (instead of blinking).

* Refer to page “28” of the “Before Starting” section for

more information about input monitoring and reproduce monitoring.

30. Auto Punch Mode On/Off key [AUTO PUNCH]

Switch this key ON for auto punch in/out. When you press this key while a correct value is stored to the [AUTO PUNCH IN] key and the [AUTO PUNCH OUT] key, both the REHEARSAL LED and TAKE LED will blink, indicating that Auto Punch mode is on. (If a correct value is not stored, pressing the [AUTO PUNCH] key will not turn the parameter ON, and the message “Void Out Point!” will appear.)

Pressing the [PLAY] button under this condition will put the recorder into “Rehearsal mode” for Auto Punch In/Out recording. Pressing the [PLAY] button and [RECORD] button simultaneously will put the recorder into “Take mode.”

Move Clip?

Copy Paste? (Move Paste?(*1))

Erase?

Track Exchange?

PGM Duplicate?(*2)

(*1): After you execute copy clip, “Copy Paste”

appears. After you execute move clip, “Move Paste” appears.

(*2): The program duplicate display will appear only

if the current drive was set to ON for the "Multiple Undo Function" when formatting. If the current drive is set to OFF, the program duplicate display will not appear even if the [EDIT] key is pressed.

* Refer to page “66” for more information about “Copy

Clip,” “Move Clip,” “Copy Paste,” “Erase,” and “Track Exchange.”

* Refer to page “36” for more information about

program duplicate function.

There are five combinations of the REHEARSAL LED and TAKE LED that indicate the status of the recorder regarding auto punch recording:

Auto Punch mode OFF

Both REHEARSAL LED and TALE LED are off.

Auto Punch mode ON

Both REHEARSAL LED and TALE LED are blinking.

Auto Punch TAKE mode

Only the TAKE LED (red) is lit.

Auto Punch REHEARSAL mode

Only the REHEARSAL LED (green) is lit.

Rehearsal mode entered by means of MMC or foot switch

Only the REHEARSAL LED (green) is blinking.

<Note>

This key is enabled only when the recorder is stopped.

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<Note>

If a correct value is not stored, pressing the [AUTO PUNCH] key will not enable the function, and the message “Void Out Point!” will appear. If a correct value is not stored, pressing the [AUTO PUNCH] key will not turn on the function, and the message “Void Out Point” will alert you. In this case, set a correct value for the Auto Punch In/Out point. Also, the function is not turned on when you press the [AUTO PUNCH] key if the disk does not have enough recording space. The display will indicate “-**h**m**s**f Over.”

Punch In/Out mode

Auto Punch In/Out

AUTO

PUNCH

Rehearsal Take Rehearsal

AUTO

PUNCH

REHEARSAL TAKE

AUTO

PUNCH

REHEARSAL TAKE

Rehearsal Punch In/Out using a foot switch or MMC (Auto Punch mode ODD).

AUTO

PUNCH

AUTO

PUNCH

REHEARSAL TAKE

AUTO

PUNCH

Take

REHEARSAL TAKE

* Refer to page “ * Refer to the

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APPENDIX

at end of this manual in regards

to the TC generator mode.

* Refer to page "64" for details on multiple undo

function.

* Refer to the

Quick Operation Guide

in regards to editing

of Vari Pitch data. * Refer to page "62" for details on preview. * Refer to page "60" for details on the envelope function.

<Note>

Ejecting or removing the backup SCSI disk is only possible when the drive is set to [SCSI*] via the SETUP mode "Setup of the drive." If the drive is set to [IDE], eject it using the SCSI drive EJECT switch.

32. All Input LED [ALL INPUT]

This is lit when all track input monitors are set to ON by pressing the [TRACK SHIFT] key while pressing the [SHIFT] key, and extinguished when set to OFF. While in the SETUP mode, it is also possible to automatically set it to all input monitors while the recorder is in the stop mode.

* For details, refer to

page 28

at end of this manual.

:go off :light up

:blink

* Refer to page “39” for details about Punch In/Out

operation.

31. Shift key [SHIFT]

Press a key, or button while holding down the [SHIFT] key to activate the following “shift-invoked” functions.

Key with SHIFT function

RECORD TRACK SELECT keys

TRACK SHIFT key

RECORD button

CLIPBOARD IN/OUT key AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT key AUTO RTN START/END key

EXIT/NO key

EXECUTE/YES key

DISP SEL key

EDIT key

SETUP key

UNDO/REDO key

VARI PITCH key

Executes the envelope function of the selected track.

Switches ON/OFF of the input monitor for all tracks.

Switches SAFE-READY for all tracks.

Executes preview of the stored point of each memory key.

Ejects disk in the external SCSI drive. Please see <Note> below.

Switches the slave mode ON/OFF.

Selects the time base.

Switches TC READY ON/OFF.

Enters the TC GEN setup mode.

Enters the multiple undo executing mode.

Enters the vari pitch data editing mode.

Function

33. Track shift LED [9-16, 17-24] (green)

This is lit when the selectable recording track is shifted to 9-16 or 17-24.

34. Hard disk access LED (green)

This LED lights up or blinks when the hard disk is writing or reading data.

Do not turn the power off while this LED is lit or blinking. Otherwise, data on the hard disk may be damaged.

35. Foot switch jack [FOOT SW]

(Connector: PHONE jack) Punch in/out (also for rehearsal) or PLAY/STOP of the recorder can be done by foot by connecting the optional foot switch. The foot switch function can be changed in the SETUP mode. It will not function for punch in/out function in the initial setting.).

* Refer to page “42” for information about Punch In/

Out recording using the foot switch.

<Note>

Be sure to use an “unlatch type” foot switch if you use a foot switch other than the Model 8051. Otherwise, a malfunction could occur.

36. Meter display

This meter display shows the signal level and settings.

* Refer to the “Display section” on page “19.”

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Rear panel section

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ] ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ]

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

24 - 17

DATA

INPUT

8 - 1

24 - 17

16 - 9

5678

75Ω

ON OFF

OUTPUT

8 - 1

16 - 9

1314

2324

WORD

MIDI

OUTPUT

INPUT

1112

1. Analog Input jack (connector: PHONE)

External analog audio signals to the D2424 are input here. These are connected, for example, to external mixer's group out (BUSS OUT) connectors. As signals applied to [INPUT 1-8] are simultaneously sent to tracks 1-8, 9-16 and 17-24, tracks for recording must be selected via the [RECORD TRACK] select key.

OUTPUTINPUT

MIDI

ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

THRU

REMOTE

RS422

REMOTE

100Ω

ON OFF

THRU

AC-IN

1718

SCSI

234

13141516

CAUTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

AVIS:

NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

5. REMOTE THRU connector

RS-422 control signal (SONY 9PIN PROTOCOL or Fostex System Exclusive Message) input from the [REMOTE INPUT] connector is output here. This is connected to the second recorder REMOTE INPUT when controlling a multiple number of recorders.

<Note>

Analog input/output can be switched for balance/ unbalance via the SETUP mode. At initial setup, it is set for unbalance.

2. Analog Output jack (connector: PHONE)

Analog audio signals (Channels 1-24) from D2424 are output here. For example, this is connected to the external mixer [TAPE IN] connector.

<Note>

When using a current drive formatted to 96kHz 24 bits or 88.2kHz 24 bits, only [OUTPUT 1-8] will be functional.

3. REMOTE INPUT connector

External RS-422 control signal (SONY 9PIN PROTOCOL or Fostex System Exclusive Message) is input here to control this recorder.

4. REMOTE INPUT terminating switch

This REMOTE INPUT terminating switch (100Ω) is switched ON for normal use of an inputted RS-422 control signal into the [REMOTE INPUT] connector. When controlling a multiple number of recorders, the last one only is switched ON; the others are switched OFF.

6. AC IN connector

The power cable packaged with this recorder is connected here.

<Note>

Always plug the power cable to the recorder before plugging the cable into the wall outlet.

7. Optional Panel

The additional installation panel for the optional Model 8345 (TC/SYNC card x1) or Model 8350 (AES/ EBU card x 1). Normally, it can be used with the panel remained installed.

• For functions at installation of the optional Model 8345, please refer to [References] on the last page of this manual.

<Note>

Installation of the option must be done by our Fostex Service Station. For details, please inquire at your nearest Fostex Service Station.

8. SCSI connector [SCSI]

(connector: half-pitch 50-pin)

Connect a backup SCSI device to SAVE/LOAD data. Up to one SCSI devices can be connected to the SCSI connector.

* Refer to page “91” for more details on SAVE/LOAD

using a SCSI device.

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9. WORD INPUT connector (Connector: BNC)

Word clock signal from external digital equipment is input here for the purpose of phasing with external digital equipment.

10. WORD OUTPUT connector (Connector: BNC)

Word clock signal from the recorder is output to external digital equipment.

11. MIDI Input/Output/Thru connector

[MIDI INPUT/OUTPUT/THRU] (connector: DIN 5-pin) MIDI INPUT:

Connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of an external MIDI device here. The recorder can be controlled remotely via an external MMC (MIDI Machine Control) or FEX (Fostex System Exclusive Message).

MIDI OUTPUT:

Connect the [MIDI IN] connector of the external MIDI device here. The recorder will output MTC (MIDI Time Code), MIDI Clock signal, MMC (MIDI Machine Control) response, and FEX (Fostex System Exclusive Message) response.

MIDI THRU:

This connector outputs the input signal at the [MIDI INPUT] connector without modification. When using multiple recorders via MIDI, connect this terminal to the [MIDI INPUT] connector of the second recorder.

12. WORD IN terminating switch

This is the [WORD IN] port terminating switch (75Ω). Turn this ON when inputting an external word clock signal into the [WORD IN] connector from digital equipment.

13. Digital/Data Input connector

[DATA INPUT 1-8, 9-16, 17-24] (connector: OPTICAL)

These are used when loading song data in the D2424 (Sound data + various setup data) saved in external digital equipment. They are also used to input to the D2424, from external digital equipment, S/P DIF digital signals (DAT, CD, MD, etc.) or adat digital signals (adat equipment/digital mixer, etc.). The connectors function as follows:

[DATA INPUT 1-8] only can be used.

[DATA INPUT 1-8]: Inputs to tracks 1-2. [DATA INPUT 9-16]: Will not function. [DATA INPUT 17-24]: Will not function.

[DATA INPUT 1-8]: Inputs to tracks 1-8. [DATA INPUT 9-16]: Inputs to tracks 9-16. [DATA INPUT 17-24]: Inputs to tracks 17-24.

14. Digital/Data Output connector

[DATA OUTPUT 1-8, 9-16, 17-24] (connector: OPTICAL)

These are used when saving song data (Sound data + various setup data) in external digital equipment from D2424. These are also used at output of S/P DIF digital signals or adat digital signals to external digital equipment from D2424. In compliance to the use, the connectors will function as follows:

[DATA OUTPUT 1-8] only can be used.

[DATA OUTPUT 1-8]: Outputs tracks 1-2. [DATA OUTPUT 9-16]: Outputs tracks 3-4. [DATA OUTPUT 17-24]: Outputs tracks 5-6.

[DATA OUTPUT 1-8]: Outputs tracks 1-8. [DATA OUTPUT 9-16]: Outputs tracks 9-16. [DATA OUTPUT 17-24]: Outputs tracks 17-24.

* Refer to page “85” for information about “LOAD”

function.

* Refer to page “44” for information “Digital Recording.”

Display section

The recorder display integrates the level meter of a high-visibility FL tube with a 16 digits and 35 dot message display. The level meter shows the Track 1-24 output level of the recorder section. The time display shows the current time of the recorder section using ABS TIME (Absolute time), MTC (MIDI time code), or MIDI BAR/ BEAT (bar/beat). This display also shows messages required for interactive operation. The following section explains the display functions and provides with some examples.

1. Display shown when the power is turned on

When you turn on the power to the recorder and the connected E-IDE hard disk (a formatted hard disk), the display shows the [Initializing...] message, [Current Dr], the name of the connected current drive, then recording mode (Standard format, etc.), and finally the top position of the disk in the time base (ABS, MTC, or BAR/ BEAT/CLK) used in the last Program before you turned the power off. The following example indicates that the recorder started with the ABS Time Base used in Program 1.

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2. Preset Display

The display below shows all preset items for explanation purpose.

35 dot message display

This display indicates the ABS time, MTC time value or bar/beat/clock value, and a parameter name in the SETUP mode.

Level meter

Displays recorder output

SETUP

COMPLETED!

SURE?

level or recording level for each track. In the current drive formatted to 96 kHz 24 bits or 88.2 kHz 24 bits, only tracks 1-8 will function.

0 3 6

9 15 20 25 30 40

∞

DIGITAL

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

2 3 4

7 8

91011 12 131415 16

Track indications

Each frame will blink when the track is READY, be extinguished in the SAFE mode and be lighted during recording. In the current drive formatted to 96 kHz / 24 bits, only tracks 1-8 will function.

ABS

MTC

SIGNATURE

Lights up when ABS is selected as Time base.

Lights up when MTC is selected as Time Base.

Lights up to indicate a bar/beat/clock value when BAR/BEAT/CLK is selected as Time Base.

Lights up when the recorder enters data edit mode, enabling you to edit data. Pressing the LOCATE

LOCATE

key while this indicate is lit will cause the recorder to locate the position of the displayed time or the

COMPLETED!

bar/beat/clock value.

REMAIN

Lights up to indicate available recording time and space on the disk.

MTC IN ABS

LTC

1819202122 23

CHASE

OFFSET LOCATE

0 3 6

9 15 20 25 30 40

∞

DIGITAL

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

GEN UB

CLKBAR

BIT

MIDI

CHASE

TC RDY

FSMH

REMAIN

PGM

CLOCK

INT

EXT WORD VIDEO

DIGITAL

kHz

These will light when locked to digital in and "-" for the track set to digital-in will light up.

This indication lights up when the recorder

MIDI

receives effective MIDI message from an external MIDI device.

SAVE

LOAD

When the recorder enters save function mode, the selected parameter name will appear here.

When the recorder enters load function mode, the selected parameter name will appear here.

This lights when a digital input track is set and a

DIGITAL

digital signal is correctly input. It will blink if the digital signal is not correctly input.

This message indicates that an operation such as copy, move and paste has been completed.

INT

EXT

This lights up when the D2424 is operating using the internal clock.

This lights up when the D2424 is operating in sync with an external sync signal.

MTC IN

TC IN

MTC OFFSET

CHASE

PGM

TEMPO

BIT 16, 24

FS Hz

SURE?

With the optional Model 8345 TC/SYNC card installed, this will be lit when MTC or LTC is externally input.

Lights up when MTC OFFSET menu is selected in SETUP mode.

Flashes when "Slave mode" is turned on. When a signal is locked, the flashing indicator lights up steadily.

Lights up to indicate the current program number.

Lights up when the tempo setting menu is selected in SETUP mode.

Sampling frequency/quantization at formatting are displayed. This will also blink to warn that digital signals (S/P DIF or adat) of a wrong sampling frequency are being input.

This message is shown to confirm whether or not you wish to execute a certain operation.

WORD

when the D2424 is in sync with an external word signal.

This lights up together with display of [EXT]

VIDEO

This lights up together with display of [EXT] when the D2424 is in sync with an external video signal.

<Note>

When D2424 is not in sync with external sync signals (word/video) and digital IN signals, [EXT], [WORD], [VIDEO] or [DIGITAL] display will blink. If this display is blinks, inspect the connectors and cables between external digital equipment and check that sync signals or digital signals from external equipment are correctly input.

This blinks when the recorder is entered in the

TC RDY

TC READY mode by pressing the [EDIT] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key, and will light during recording of TC.

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3. Switching the display using the [DISP SEL] key.

Let’s assume that you turned off the power while the time display was using a time base of “ABS,” and then you turned the power on again. The recorder time display will again use a time base of “ABS.” (Underline->Displayed program number)

ABS TIME display

ABS

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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At this time if you press the [DISP SEL] key, the Disk Remain display will appear. (Both recordable time and hard disk capacity remaining will be converted to mono track and expressed in time and megabytes.)

DISK REMAIN display

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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FSM

PGM

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

REMAIN

SMH

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

232221201918

ABS time base

ABS

OL 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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FSM

PGM

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

BAR/BEAT/CLK time base

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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BAR

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PGM

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

MTC time base

MTC

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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FSMH

PGM

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

If “BAR/BEAT/CLK” is selected for the time base (explained later), the DISK REMAIN indication will show a value (in terms of the number of measures) calculated based on the last beat/tempo data on the tempo map of the recorded song.

If you press the [DISP SEL] key again, the MTC IN display will appear. If an optional Model 8345 TC/SYNC card is installed, and the reference TC is switched to [LTC], and an external TC is input, that reference input LTC time figure will be displayed.

MTC IN display

MTC IN

OL 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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SMH

PGM

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

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If you press the [DISP SEL] key again, the screen will return to the “ABS TIME” display.

5. Changing Programs using the [PGM] key

<Note>

Such operations as program compilation and selecting, will only functions when the "Chain Play MD?" menu in the SETUP mode is "Off." In regards to the "Chain Play MD?" menu in the SETUP mode, see page 57.

* About the Program Change function

The Program Change function divides the hard disk space into up to 99 parts to accommodate 99 separate Programs (P01-P99 — as long as available recording time allows) so you can record, play back, edit, and reachieve (save and load) data for each Program individually. For example, the first song can be Program 1, the second song can be Program 2, etc. You need to recall the desired Program before you start recording, playback, editing, or reachieving.

Pressing the [PGM] key will cause the recorder to enter Program select mode, display the message “Select PGM !”, followed by the current Program and Program number and a flashing “SURE?” indication.

4. Switching the Time Base display using the [SHIFT] key and [DISP SEL] key

When the screen is showing the ABS TIME or REMAIN display, if you press the [DISP SEL] key repeatedly whileholding down the [SHIFT] key, the TIME BASE display will change cyclically. You can select one of the following Time Base displays.

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

SURE?

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0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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kHz

CLOCK

INT

PGM

BIT

kHz

CLOCK

INT

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You can select the desired Program from the already setup Programs by rotating the [JOG] dial while the Program number and “SURE ?” are flashing.

After you select a Program, press the [EXECUTE/ YES] key to return to the selected Program’s ABS indication. The Time Base display will indicate the selected Program’s Time Base, since you can set the Time Base for each Program individually. To change the Time Base display after you have selected the desired Program, press the [DISP SEL] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key. Pressing only the [DISP/SEL] key will take you to the REMAIN display based on the current Time Base.

<Notes>

• The maximum record time of the program is dependent on the permissible record time (size) of the hard disk, regardless of how many programs are created on the disk. If, for example, there is roughly 30 minutes of record time remaining (REMAIN) on the current drive immediately after it is formatted, and a 20 minute program is recorded in Program 1, then there is only 10 minutes of recording time remaining for any additional programs. Simply put, if the total record time is 30 minutes it does not matter whether the 30 minutes is taken by 1 program or shared among several programs, since the total of 30 minutes for a recording remains the absolute total. Note that some disk space is compensated when several programs are created on the disk. A new program cannot be created when there is no recordable space remaining on the disk. However, programs produced by "Program duplicating" are exempted.

• For initial setup, when producing a new program, the initial setting of the currently active program is directly copied. For example, if there is a randomly set tempo map in the current program, that tempo map setting will be copied as the tempo map for the new program. This is convenient for producing a new program with the same setting as previously made music.

Display of void:

This is displayed if you attempt some sort of process for which the optional Model 8345 TC/SYNC card is necessary and is not installed.

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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CLOCK

INT

kHz

Invalid In/Out indication:

The In or Out point is not appropriate for the operation.

Action to take:

Input correct data.

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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OL 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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kHz

CLOCK

INT

BIT

kHz

CLOCK

INT

Overtime indication:

Available disk space is insufficient for the length of time (the number of measures) indicated on the display.)

FSMH

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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CLOCK

INT

kHz

Action to take:

During the copy & paste and move & paste operation, try to shorten the length of the copied data by the indicated amount. Alternatively, use the “ERASE” function to move the ABS END point backward to obtain enough disk space for editing.

<Note>

Optimizing the disk is necessary in the current drive in which multiple undo is ON.

6. Warning messages

If you perform an incorrect operation, input incorrect data, or if an error occurs, the following alarm indication appears:

Invalid data indication:

The input data is not appropriate for the operation.

Action to take:

Input correct data.

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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CLOCK

INT

Unassigned track indication:

Select any track.

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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CLOCK

INT

kHz

Action to take:

Use the RECORD TRACK select key to ready any track.

kHz

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∞

OL 0

kHz

BIT

∞

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16151413121110

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CLOCK

INT

Event overflow indication:

The editing points have overflowed.

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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BIT

0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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CLOCK

INT

kHz

Action to take:

After temporarily saving the data to an external SCSI via the SETUP mode "SAVE" menu, return the data to the recorder by the same SETUP mode "LOAD" menu. The editing number of points will be cleared and you can continue editing.

Load error indication:

You cannot load data because the data input to the DATA INPUT connector contains an error.

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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BIT

0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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CLOCK

INT

kHz

Action to take:

Check to see if there is an abnormality with the external digital machine connected to the DATA INPUT connector, or cable. Try to “LOAD” again.

Un-formatted indication:

The internal hard disk is damaged or not formatted yet. After this message is shown for about 10 seconds, “Disk Format ?” in Setup mode will flash on the display.

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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CLOCK

INT

kHz

Hard disk (E-IDE) connection error:

The hard disk is not connected correctly.

Action to take:

Correctly set the E-IDE hard disk again.

No disk error display:

This is displayed when the removable disk is incorrectly set in the SCSI device.

OL 0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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CLOCK

INT

kHz

Action to take:

Reset the removable disk.

Recording Disable:

Recording is disabled.

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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CLOCK

INT

kHz

Action to take:

Change the “Off” (recording) “Rec Protect ?” setting in Setup mode.

Action to take:

Press and hold down the RECORD button and press the EXECUTE/YES key to format the disk. (All audio and other data on the disk will be lost.)

Disk error indication:

This disk cannot be read.

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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CLOCK

INT

kHz

Action to take:

Contact the Fostex service station as soon as possible.

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Before Starting

This chapter describes some basic items that you need to know before you start operating the recorder. All users, including those who are familiar with using tape-based multitrackers and those who are new to multitrackers, should read this chapter thoroughly to understand the functions of the recorder.

1. Time Base

2. Recording method and REMAIN indicator

3. Managing songs by Program Change function

4. Real tracks and Additional tracks

5. Input monitoring and playback monitoring

6. Audio file and Event

Time Base

The word “Time Base” appears frequently in this manual. The concept of Time Base is similar to a “tape counter” on a conventional tape-based multitracker in that it indicates the precise position of the recorder transport section (the current position). The recorder offers three types of Time Base: ABS (Absolute type), MTC (MIDI time code), and BAR/ BEAT/CLK (bar/beat/clock). ABS indicates an absolute time on the disk. MTC indicates a relative time that is obtained by adding a certain value (MTC offset value) to the ABS value. BAR/BEAT/CLK indicates the position in a song created in the internal Tempo Map according to MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer. The following diagrams depict the relationship among these three types of the Time Base.

ABS 0

00 m, 00 s, 00 f

ABS

00 m, 08 s, 00 f REC END

DISK END

23 h, 59 m, 59 s

-002 bar, 1 , 00 clk

BAR/BEAT/CLK

BAR = 001bar, 0404 TEMPO=001bar, 1 , 60

01 h, 00 m, 00 s, 00 f

MTC

MTC OFFSET=01h, 00m, 00s, 00f MTC OFFSET MODE=ABS

(This shall be assumed to be the MTC OFFSET time set for the ABS 00m, 00s, and 00f positions.)

00 h, 59 m, 52 s, 00 f

MTC

MTC OFFSET=01h, 00m, 00s, 00f

MTC OFFSET MODE=Bar (This shall be assumed to be the MTC OFFSET time set for the 00 bar, 1 beat, and 00 clk positions.)

You can switch between these three types of Time Base to suit your purpose. (Refer to the explanation in “Display Section” on page “20” for more information on switching Time Base.)

001 bar, 1 , 00 clk

01 h, 00 m, 08 s, 00 f

01 h, 00 m, 00 s, 00 f

Recorded area

00 h, 59 m, 59 s

00 h, 59 m, 51 s

Non recorded area

<Note>

As shown in the figure, the ABS 0 position (top of the disk) is [-2 bar, 1 beat, 00 clk] (Time Base-BAR/BEAT/CLK). You can change this position in the ranged -9 bar to -2 bar in the “Setting the time signature” menu. Refer to the “Setting the time signature menu” section on page “

107

”.

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Recording method and REMAIN indicator

Recording method

The recorder uses a E-IDE hard disk instead of a cassette tape. You can start recording sound sources from any point on a formatted disk as long as the point is within the range of 24 hours in ABS time, as described in the previous “Time Base” section. (Refer to the following diagram.)

ABS 0

recorded area (3 min.)

The area actually used on the disk.

White areas are unrecorded areas.

03m 00s 00f 10m 00s 00f

unrecorded area

You can record at any point within 24 hours in ABS time.

recorded area (5 min.) unrecorded area (25 min.)

recordable disk area (e.g.: 30 minutes)

You can record at any point within 24 hours in ABS time.

12m 00s 00f

recorded area (2 min.)

REC END

23h, 59m, 59s

unrecorded area

REMAIN indicator

The REMAIN indicator displays available recording time expressed in time value (ABS or MTC) or bar/beat/clock (BAR/BEAT/CLK) value, depending on the currently selected Time Base. It also indicates the available disk space. Right after you format the disk, the REMAIN indicator will show the maximum recordable time and space on the disk. The following example shows that the disk had about 3 hours recordable space after the disk format operation, and has recorded data of 2 hours 48 minutes 57 seconds.

The REMAIN indicator displays the amount of unrecorded area.

recorded area (11min. 03sec.) unrecorded area (2 hour 48 min. 57 sec.)

recordable disk area (3 hours)

REMAIN

SMH

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

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Gray areas are recorded areas.

For example, if you record three minutes of data starting from ABS 0 (top of the disk) to ABS 03m 00s 00f on a disk that has a recordable space of thirty minutes, as shown in the diagram, then if you record two minutes starting at the 10-minute point in ABS time (ABS 10m 00s 00f) to ABS 12m 00s 00f, the recording end point (REC END) is 12 minutes (ABS 12m 00s 00f) in ABS time. However, this does not mean that the entire recording duration is 12 minutes. The disk space actually used for recording is five minutes (3 minutes + 2 minutes). That is, the area between three minutes and ten minutes (that corresponds to 25 minutes of recording space) in terms of ABS time is still unrecorded. When you try to play or fast forward this unrecorded area, the time counter on the display will count, but the recorder will not access the disk. However, MTC will be output when you try to play this area. On the recorder, the top of the disk is called “ABS 0” and the recording end point is called “REC END.”

The REMAIN value is calculated on a mono-track basis. That value indicates the available recording time and space if you record on one mono-track. For example, if you wish to know how much you can record on eight tracks, you need to divide the current REMAIN value by eight. The REMAIN value display is calculated from data on the real track and data on the additional track which will be explained later, and includes data left over for multiple undo. In other words, the REMAIN value will be displayed in the form of time/capacity obtained by deducting data on the real track, data moved onto the additional track and past editing data left over for multiple undo. As described in “Managing the song by Program,” the recorder can set up as many as 99 Programs on the disk. Setting up a Program requires a small amount of disk space. In other words, disk space is used not only for storing recorded data but also for storing all setup data. Therefore, make sure that you have enough space on the disk before you start recording to avoid running out of space (the [OVER !] message flashes in that case).

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Managing songs by Program Change function

The recorder features Program Select function, which enables you to set up to 99 Programs on the disk. When you format a disk, one Program will be automatically created on the disk. You may create more Programs, if necessary. You may also delete unnecessary Programs. The recorder also features Program Change function that enables you to select one of the Programs set on the disk. Programs on the disk are something like independent containers. You can record, play, and edit each container without affecting other containers. You can also name Programs, which is useful for managing songs.

program 1

program 4

program 7

program 2

program 5

program 8

program 3

program 6

program 9

You can set up to 99 programs (independent containers).

ABS

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PGM

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

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BIT

CLOCK

INT

kHz

This is the Program indication when using an E-IDE hard disk as the current drive ([P] will appear before the program number such as [P01] shown in the example below).

Refer to page “35” for more information on the program select function.

Refer to page “36” for more information on the duplicating a program.

Refer to page “37” for more information on the program delete function.

Refer to page “38” for more information on the editing a program title.

In regards to the "Chain Play MD?" menu in the SETUP mode, see page “57”.

<Note>

Total available recording time is always the maximum available recording time on the disk, regardless of the number of Programs you set on the disk. That is, if you use up the maximum recording time for one Program, you will not be able to record any data in other Programs.

<Note>

As described in the “REMAIN indicator,” creating additional Programs will consume a small amount of disk space.

<Note>

Such operations as program compilation and selecting, functions only when the "Chain Play MD?" menu in the SETUP mode, is "Off."

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Real tracks and Additional tracks

The D2424 contains, in addition to 24 real tracks that can be recorded/played back/edited in real time as one program, 32 additional tracks (In the current drive formatted at 96kHz/24bits or

88.2kHz/24 bits, it will be 8 real tracks + 48 additional tracks.). Real tracks are normally used for real time recording of sound sources and the additional tracks serve the purpose of temporarily storing the sound recorded on the real tracks. In other words, by temporarily moving data recorded in the real track to an additional track, another performance can be recorded on the empty real track. To exchange real tracks with additional tracks, the D2424 contains a "Track exchange function." By using this function, exchange is possible between all tracks, for mono tracks, stereo pair tracks (2 tracks) and in groups of 8 track units.

Exchange in 8 track units

Exchange in 2 (stereo pair) track units

Track 1

Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Track 6

Track 7

Track 8

Exchange in mono track units Exchange in mono track units

Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15

Track 16

Exchange in 8 track units

<Note>

You cannot record data on Additional tracks in real-time. Also, you cannot play back data on Additional tracks as is in real-time. If you wish to play back data on an Additional track, first use the Track Exchange function to move the data to a Real track. Also, you need to move the data to a Real track if you wish to check the REC END point of a song on an Additional track.

Refer to page “72” for more information on the Track Exchange function.

<Note>

Track composition of a D2424 formatted in 96kHz/24bit or 88.2kHz/24bit will be 8 Real Tracks + 48 Additional Tracks.

Track 17 Track 18 Track 19 Track 20 Track 21

Track 22 Track 23 Track 24

Track 51 Track 52 Track 53

.........................

Track 54 Track 55 Track 56 Track 57 Track 56

<Note>

Data on the Additional tracks also affects the REMAIN value. If Real tracks contain no data, but Additional tracks contain data, the amount of data (time and space) will be reflected in the REMAIN value.

<Note>

If the record time of the data existing on the additional track is longer than the data on the real track and all tracks are saved on an external DAT or adat, then the data of the additional track can only be saved for the time equal to the real track, and the remaining data is not saved. This is because the ABS 0 to REC END of the real track is automatically recognized and saved. There is a need to exchange the track using the track exchange function in this case, as well.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting)

Input monitoring and playback monitoring

There are two methods for monitoring track sound (only on the Real tracks): input monitoring and playback monitoring. They are defined as follows:

Input monitoring

Input monitoring means to listen to what is being input to the recorder so that you can verify sound quality and etc. Either one of the following procedure is used to input monitor any Real Track or all Real Tracks.

• Entering any Real Track to input monitoring

To enter any desired track for Input Monitoring, press the desired [RECORD TRACK] select key to enter it in the READY mode and then press the [RECORD] button. If the [RECORD] button is pressed again, the recorder will enter the repro mode. The recorder will enter record standby mode and the READY track only will be Input Monitoring. The recording level can now be adjusted.

• Entering all Real Tracks to input monitoring

To enter all Real Tracks to input monitoring, press the [TRACK SHIFT] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key. Unlike the previous case of selecting any desired track, Real Tracks can all be input monitored even though the [RECORD] button is not pressed. After adjusting the recording level, to simultaneously start recording all tracks, enter all tracks in the READY mode by pressing the [RECORD] button while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

• Entering a track set to Input Monitoring to “recording mode”

To enter the recording mode with any desired track or all tracks in the READY state, press the PLAY button while holding down the [RECORD] button. READY tracks will enter the recording mode, the READY track LED change to constant light and the RECORD LED will be lit. Simultaneous with entering the recording mode, READY tracks will be input monitoring and recording can be done while monitoring the recording sound at the recorder output.

* The following example shows track 5 in Input Monitoring mode and other tracks in Playback Monitoring mode.

Track 8 Track 7 Track 6

Keyboard

This example shows overdubbing in which the keyboard is recorded on track 5 while tracks 1-4 are being played. Tracks 1-4 are in Playback Monitoring mode and used to check the playback sound. Track 5 is in Input Monitoring mode. You can monitor the recorded sound.

Mixer section

Track 5

Track 4 (Vocal) Track 3 (Guitar) Track 2 (Bass)

Track 1 (Drum machine)

Recorder section

Monitoring section

<Note>

When in the "Auto EE MD?" menu of the D2424 SETUP mode, the all input monitor mode can be entered automatically when D2424 stops. For details, refer to the SETUP mode "Auto EE MD?" menu in page 123.

Playback monitoring

“Playback monitoring” means to monitor the playback sound of the tracks (only Real tracks). That is, you are monitoring the playback sound on the track, not the sound being recorded to the track.

* The following example shows that all tracks are in Playback Monitoring mode.

Track 8 (Piano) Track 7 (Keyboard) Track 6 (Vocal) Track 5 (Vocal)

Track 4 (Guitar-2) Track 3 (Guitar-1) Track 2 (Bass)

Track 1 (Drum machine)

Recorder section

Monitoring section

* To play the sound on an Additional track, you need to move the data from the Additional track to a

Real track. Refer to “Track Exchange function” on page “72” for more information.

In this example, all tracks 1-8 are playing the recorded sound in Playback Monitoring mode.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting)

Audio file and event

During recording, the recorder consecutively records an independent audio file (recorded area) in each track of each Program. However, you can record data on the recorder at any point within 24 hours of ABS time, and you can intentionally create silence between two audio files. In this case, a silent part is counted as a 0 file. Therefore, audio files and 0 files are consecutively created as shown in the diagram below. The total number of these audio files and 0 files is called “the number of events.” The maximum number of events is 512 per track (tracks 1-24). After the number of events reaches 507, new data will not be recorded.

ABS 0

Audio File 1 Audio File 2 Audio File 3

Recorded part

Silence

Audio File 40 File 1 0 File 2

REC END

Usually, an event is created by one recording or edit. The number of events increases or decreases depending on the number of edit points or the amount of disk free space. (The recorder disk management operates in such way that the number of events will decrease.) The number of events does not affect usual music production. However, if a small amount of single-track data is written in many different sections on the disk, the maximum number of events may be reached. To avoid this “event number overflow,” you need to check the number of events for each track. The recorder provides an event check menu in Setup mode for this purpose.

During analog recording, “0 files” are not created since silence does not create “data 0.” However, during S/P DIF and adat digital recording, the recorder records “data 0” (this is called “mute recording”). When one second of consecutive data 0 is input to the recorder, it creates a “0 file” and limits the consumption of disk space. However, repeating this operation will eventually increase the number of events, leading to “event number overflow.”

What is an event?

As shown in the diagram below, the number of events can be eleven or more if partial recordings are made. This is because an unrecorded part is regarded as an event, and a recorded part is also regarded as an event(s). The duration of each event can vary from 740 msec to 23 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds (FS =44.1kHz).

Event Number

ABS 0

12 3 4 5 6 7

Recorded part (shortest: 740 msec., FS=44.1kHz) Unrecorded part (shortest: 740 msec., FS=44.1kHz)

REC END

ABS 23h 59m

An unrecorded part (zero file) is always regarded as one even, regardless of its duration. However, a recorded part can consist of a group of multiple audio file, as shown in the diagram below. More precisely, one audio file will be divided into multiple audio files if perform many editing operations (such as , copy & paste, move & paste, etc.) on this audio file. Multiple audio files created in this way are regarded as events. (If you do not edit the data at all, the audio file remains in one piece and is regarded as one event.) In this example, one recorded area consists of six consecutive audio files. This means that this part consists of six events.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting)

Recorded Area

Audio File 4

n+4

Audio File 5

n+5

Audio File 6

n+6

0 File

Event Number

0 File

Audio File 1

n+1 n+2

Audio File 2

Audio File 3

n+3

This is because when you perform a copy & paste, move & paste, or Auto Punch In/Out, the event is split at the edit point. Also, if a continuous long recording is made, the recorded data might scatter to different locations on the hard disk, thus dividing the data unto multiple events.

CLIPBOARD IN point

0 File

Event Number

Audio File 1

n+1 n+2

Audio File 2

Audio File 3

n+3

Audio File 4

n+4

Audio File 5

n+5

Audio File 6

CLIPBOARD OUT point

0 File

n+6

Countermeasures against accumulating too many events due to a long recording plus many editing operations: One solution is to save and re-load the data to and from a DAT, adat, or SCSI device. (If the song is too long, you may not be able to save the data to a DAT or adat.)

In this way, multiple consecutive audio files are optimized into one continuous audio file in some cases. Set the Clipboard In point and the Clipboard Out points within an unrecorded range to copy the area (the area that contains multiple audio files and you wish to optimize) between them, then paste the data starting from the same Clipboard In point. Multiple audio files within this range will become a single audio file.

<Hints>

Make sure that you set the Clipboard In/Out points within zero files, and that you paste the area starting from the same Clipboard In point.

* In any case, bear in mind that you cannot reduce the excessive number of events if the target

range contains a zero file.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Formatting and Optimizing Disks)

Formatting and Optimizing Disks

This section describes how to format and optimize a current drive disk and a backup disk. You can also find information regarding formatting and optimizing the disks in the Quick Operation Guide and in the “Saving and Loading Song Data” section of this manual.

Formatting a current drive disk

Before you format a current drive disk, specify the sampling frequency and bit (data) resolution, Multiple Undo on/off, and format type parameters. Refer to the table below for more information on these settings.

Sampling Frequency

Quantization

Multiple Undo

Function

Format Type

Off

Standard Format

(Default Setting)

Quick Format

Erase Format

44.1kHz 48kHz 96kHz

16 bits

Turn this function on to use the Multiple Undo function for all takes (recordings and edits). This function consumes more disk space. If you are using a small capacity disk, turn this function off.

Turn this function off to use the undo/redo function only for the current take (recording or edit). If the capacity of the current drive disk is small, turn this function off.

The recorder formats a disk while evaluating the integrity of the disk, including the access time for each block on the disk. Time required for formatting is longer, but you can be sure of a highly reliable format. Ordinarily, this format type is selected. This option is displayed and accessible whether you format a new disk or reformat an old disk.

With this simple format type, the recorder assumes that all sectors on the hard disk are of good quality. T ime required for formatting is shorter, but any bad sectors would not be detected. Select this format type when you format a brand new disk for which Fostex has confirmed quality operation. Y ou can select this format type only when you format a new disk or reformat a disk previously formatted with Quick Format.

Y ou can select this format type only when you reformat a disk previously formatted with Standard Format. Use of this format will erase all data on the disk while keeping the Standard Format. Time required for formatting is shorter than when using Standard Format.

24 bits 16 bits 24 bits 24 bits

88.2kHz

24 bits

Track architecture

Recording

Save/Load

24 real tracks + 32 additional tracks

• 8-track simultaneous analog recording

• 8-track simultaneous analog (6 tracks) and digital (2 tracks

-S/P DIF) recording

• 16-track simultaneous analog (8 tracks) and digital (8 tracks

- adat) recording

• 24-track simultaneous adat digital recording

• Saving and loading data via adat or S/P DIF digital signal

• Saving and loading data via SCSI (FDMS-3 or WAVE)

• Saving and loading data via E-IDE hard disk or optional Model 9046 DVD-RAM drive (FDMS-3 or WA VE)

8 real tracks

48 additional tracks

• 8-track simultaneous analog recording

• 8-track simultaneous analog (6 tracks) and digital (2 tracks - S/ P DIF) recording

• Saving and loading data via SCSI (FDMS-3 or WAVE)

• Saving and loading data via EIDE hard disk or optional Model 9046 DVD-RAM drive (FDMS-3 or WA VE)

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Formatting and Optimizing Disks)

A greater sampling frequency will reduce the available recording time/space after formatting. Under the same sampling frequency setting, the greater quantization (bit number) reduces the available recording time. The following table shows the "approximate available recording time" under each sampling frequency/quantization. Depending on your medium, the available recording time may differ slightly. It will be a good idea to check the available recording time after formatting.

Capacity

10.0GB

44.1kHz

16 bits 24 bits

Approx. 1888 min.

48kHz

16 bits 24 bits

Approx. 1258 min. Approx. 1735 min. Approx. 1156 min. Approx. 577 min.

88.2kHz 24 bits

Approx. 628 min.

96kHz

24 bits

Formatting a brand new hard disk (Current drive)

This section describes how to format an E-IDE hard disk used for the current drive, assuming that a hard disk has already been installed in the recorder. Refer to next page on newly formatting the E-IDE hard disk for backup (or the optional DVD-RAM disk).

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1.Turn on the power to the recorder.

The recorder displays the ROM version, time and date, then displays “Initializing...”, “Current IDE Drv”, “(model name of the hard disk)” in this order, then “Unformat !” momentarily. Finally, the unit displays the “Disk Format?” menu in Setup mode, showing the following screen.

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2.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The model name of the current E-IDE hard disk and “?” flash on the screen.

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3.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again.

The recorder displays the screen that enables you to set the sampling frequency and bit resolution. (With the default setting, “44.1kHz 24bit?” appears.) Refer to the table on page 31 and turn the [JOG] dial to select the desired setting.

SETUP

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4.After you select the desired sampling frequency and bit resolution using the [JOG] dial, press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder displays the screen which enables you to set the Multiple Undo function on or off.

SETUP

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5.After setting the multiple undo function on or off using the [JOG] dial, press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder displays the screen which enables you to select the format type. With the default setting, “Standard Format?” appears. Be sure to select “Standard Format?” to format an unformatted disk.

SETUP

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6.Press and hold down the [RECORD] button and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder starts formatting the disk, and displays the size of the unformatted area on the target disk. This value counts down as the formatting operation proceeds. Wait until the format operation is complete.

SETUP

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COMPLETED!

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FS and bit resolution

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REMAIN

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Lit (“INT”)

7.After formatting is complete, press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] button).

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Formatting and Optimizing Disks)

Re-Formatting the Current Drive or Newly Formatting the Backup Drive

Follow procedures below to re-format the current drive or newly format the E-IDE hard disk for backup.

<Note>

You cannot use the recorder to format a back-up E-IDE hard disk for saving and loading WAV files. First, format the disk for WAV files using a computer (PC/AT).

1.Turn on the power to the recorder.

The recorder starts with an indication of the beginning (Timebase: ABS 0) of the program that was selected before the power was turned off. Even if a back-up E-IDE hard disk is installed, the current drive starts up when the power is turned on.

2.Press the [SETUP] key to put the recorder into Setup mode.

3.Use the [JOG] dial to select “Disk Format ?” and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

“IDE1” flashes in the same way mentioned in “Formatting a new disk.”

SETUP

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To format the current drive, select “IDE1.” To format a back-up E-IDE hard disk, select “IDE2.”

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5.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder displays the screen that enables you to set the sampling frequency and bit resolution. The FS/quantization display when "IDE2" is selected, will show the same figure for the current drive and any other cannot be selected. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key while the present screen is shown in the display.

6.Select the desired sampling frequency and bit resolution using the [JOG] dial, and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder displays the screen which enables you to set the Multiple Undo function on or off.

7.Set the Multiple Undo function on or off using the [JOG] dial, and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder displays the screen which enables you to select the format type. If you have formatted the disk with Standard Format, you can select either Standard Format or Erase Format. If you have formatted the disk with Quick Format, you can select either Standard Format or Quick Format.

Be sure to select “Standard Format?” to format a back-up E-IDE hard disk.

8.Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired format type, then press and hold down the [RECORD] button and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder starts formatting the disk.

4.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key while “IDE1” or “IDE2” is flashing.

The model name of the current drive’s hard disk appears and “SURE ?” flashes.

Formatting a backup disk (SCSI disk or optional DVD-RAM disk)

In the following, the disk for backup (SCSI disk or optional DVD-RAM disk) will be formatted. The disk for backup will be formatted in "24 bit Backup" or "16 bit Backup" to match the current drive quantization.

<Note>

You cannot use the recorder to format a SCSI disk (or optional DVD-RAM disk) for saving and loading WAV files. First, format the disk for WAV files using a computer (PC/AT).

1.Press the [SETUP] key to put the recorder into Setup mode.

2.Turn the [JOG] dial to select the “Disk Format?” menu and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

“IDE1” flashes.

SETUP

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3.Use the [JOG] dial to select flashing “SCSI” (or “IDE2”) and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

When formatting the disk of the SCSI drive connected to the SCSI connector, select "SCSI" or, "IDE2" when formatting the optional DVD-RAM disk. When the [EXECUTE/YES] key is pressed, the drive name will be shown in the display.

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INT

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SETUP

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SURE?

4.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again.

The backup format will be displayed. Depending on quantization of the current drive, either "24 bit Backup?" or "16 bit Backup?" will be shown.

SETUP

12 18 24 30 42

∞

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SURE?

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The same figures in quantization of the current drive will be displayed for quantization of the backup format. Thus, when the current drive is 24bit, “

Backup? Backup?

” will be displayed, and for 16bit, “

” will be displayed.

24bit

16bit

5.Press and hold down the [RECORD] button and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder starts the backup format operation. During the format operation, “REMAIN” lights up on the screen and the recorder indicates the size of the unformatted area on the disk, which counts down as the format operation proceeds. Wait until formatting is complete. When the format operation is complete, “COMPLETED !” lights up and the disk stops spinning.

6.Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] button) to exit Setup mode.

The recorder displays the time base value of the current drive that was shown before the unit entered Setup mode.

To eject the disk from the backup drive, press the [EJECT] button on the drive.

Optimizing the disk

If you are using a disk that was formatted with the Multiple Undo function turned on, free disk space becomes smaller quickly because the disk always keeps the Multiple Undo files. Optimizing such a disk (using the “Disk Optimize?” menu in Setup mode) will increase free block space.

<Note>

After you record multiple takes, if you optimize the disk (with the Multiple Undo function turned on), you will be able to undo only the most recent take. Therefore, if you wish to keep some takes, perform the Multiple Undo function or use the Program duplicate function to restore the take, then optimize the disk. For more information, see “Multiple Undo Function” on page 64.

1.While the disk is not being accessed, press the [SETUP] key to put the unit into Setup mode.

2.Turn the [JOG] dial to select the “Disk Optimize?” menu and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder displays the following indication and “SURE ?” flashes.

SETUP

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3.Press and hold down the [RECORD] button and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The disk optimize function starts. When it is complete, “COMPLETED!” lights up.

Lit

COMPLETED!

SETUP

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SETUP

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4.Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or [STOP] button) to exit Setup mode.

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Model D2424 Reference Manual (Handling Programs)

Handling Programs

This chapter explains how to handle Programs. It covers the following topics:

1. Creating a new Program

2. Using a Program Change function

3. Duplicating a Program

4. Deleting a Program

5. Editing a Program title

Creating a new Program

You can manage individual songs by setting multiple programs on the disk, as explained in the “Managing Songs by Program Selection” section of the “Before Starting” chapter. You can set up to 99 Programs. One Program is automatically created on the disk when the disk is newly formatted with this equipment. Follow the steps below to create a new Program. The prerequisite of this operation is that the disk is in an “initial state” where there is only one Program on the disk.

<Note>

• When a new program is made, the same initial setup of the currently active program will be copied as the initial setting for the new program. If you wish to make a new program under the same settings as those of a previous program, call up the desired program to be copied before making the new program.

• A new compilation is possible only when the "Chain Play MD?" (Setup of the chain play mode) menu in the SETUP mode is set to "Off." If the [PGM SEL] key is pressed when the "Chain Play MD?" menu is set in other than the "Off" mode, the D2424 will enter the "Chain play mode." Before starting compilation, check that the "Chain Play MD?" is "Off" and if it is not, be sure to reset it to "Off."

1. Turn on the power to the recorder.

Upon starting up the recorder, “Initialize...”-> “Current IDE Drv” -> “Hard disk model number”-> “Storage mode

(“Standard format” in this case) messages are followed with an ABS time base, then show the top of the Program (ABS 0). At this time, the current Program is indicated as “P01”.

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2. Press the [PGM] key.

“Select PGM!” appears on the display briefly, then changes to a flashing “01” and “SURE?” flash. (“******” is the name of PGM 01.)

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3. Turn the [JOG] dial clockwise.

The question marks “?” of “[New Program?]” and “SURE?” flash. This indication asks you if you wish to set a new Program (Program 2).

4. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder automatically enters “Title Edit PGM?” menu in SETUP mode. You can enter a title for Program 2. (“?” flash.) If you prefer the default name, press the [EXIT/NO] key.

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5. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again.

A default title (#0002) appears on the display, with “#” and “SURE?” flashing. This means that you can enter a name for the new Program. If you wish to name the Program with a unique title, continue the steps below. In either case, you can change the title later, as explained in “Editing a Program title.”

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6. When you finish entering the title, press the

To enter a title:

• Turn the [JOG] dial, or pressing the [NEXT] key and [PREV] key for the flashing cursor to voluntarily input alphanumerics.

[EXECUTE/YES] key.

Program 2 (PGM 02) and its title are set. The display shows the ABS Time Base indication of the Program.

• Move the flashing cursor with the [SHUTTLE]

7. Press the [EXIT/NO] key, or [STOP] button.

dial. The title can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters.

• You can input the following alphanumerics and symbols.

<Important!>

• When you create a new Program by selecting the [New PGM ?] menu, a new Program is created with an increment number. That is, if only one Program exists and when you create a new Program, it will be named Program 2. If Programs 1-5 already exist, a new Program number will be 6.

• If there is insufficient recording space on the disk, you cannot create the new Program. Each time you create a new Program, the recordable area on the disk will decrease.

Duplicating a Program

Any program content (Recording data/various setup items) can be duplicated but with a separate program number.

<Notes>

* Duplicating a program is possible only when the Multiple Undo function is set to ON when formatting the

current drive. In a current drive with this setting at OFF, the “PGM Duplicate?” message will not display when pressing the EDIT key mentioned below.

* The program which can be duplicated must be the currently active program.

Therefore, the program you wish to duplicate must be activated prior to executing the duplicating mode.

1. With this recorder in the stop mode, press the [EDIT] key to display “PGM Duplicate?” (“?” flashes).

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2. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

As an example, the following is displayed and “SURE?” will flash. This means that program 01 will be duplicated for program 05, the new program 05. Refer see <Note> below.

Flashing

SURE?

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<Note>

The program to be duplicated will be assigned with a program number following that of the program presently existing in the disk. If “Duplicate P01 > 05” is displayed as in the previous example, this indicates that four programs presently exist in the disk and that the new program will be number 05. If the duplicated program is to be checked or you wish to switch to this program, refer to the next item “Selecting a program.”

3. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again.

The display will change to head of the duplicated original program (P01 in this example), and “COMPLETED!” will light.

4. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or [STOP] button).

“COMPLETED!” will be extinguished.

By following these procedures, the same content in program 01 is duplicated in program 05.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Handling Programs)

Using a Program Change function

If multiple Programs exist on the disk, you need to select a Program to record, play, or edit. This section describes how to select a Program.

<Note>

You cannot use the Program Change function when the recorder is in SETUP mode.

1. When the recorder is stopped, press the [PGM] key.

“Select PGM!” appears on the display briefly, then changes to a flashing “01” and “SURE?”. (“****” is the name of PGM 01.)

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9 12 18 24 30 42

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9 12 18 24 30 42

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6 9

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PGM

BIT

0 3

6 9

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2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select the desired Program number (flashing).

Rotating the [JOG] dial counter-clockwise decreases the number, and rotating it clockwise increases the number. If you turn the [JOG] dial clockwise all the way, “New Program?” will be selected. Select “New Program ?” to create a new Program as mentioned in the previous section “Creating a new Program.”

3. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The ABS Time Base indication for the selected Program appears.

In this way, you can be sure to select a Program before you start working.

Deleting a Program

This section explains how to delete an unnecessary Program. Deleting an unnecessary Program will expand the recordable area, making your work flow more smoothly, since recording or editing requires sufficient recordable area (free space on the disk). Use the [Delete PGM ?] menu in SETUP mode to delete a Program.

• You can delete only the currently-selected Program. Refer to the

previous section, “Using a Program Change function,” for information on how to select the desired Program before you proceed to delete the Program.

• If only one Program exists and you try to delete it, data contained

in the Program will be deleted, but the Program itself will remain. For example, assume that PGM 01 -07 exist and you try to delete PGM 05. Program number 05 will remain, but the data inside PGM 05 will be replaced with the data of PGM 06. The subsequent Programs’ data will move in the same way. Therefore, it will appear that PGM 07 has been deleted. If you delete the last Program (PGM 07 in this example), PGM 07 will be completely deleted.

If you try to deleted PGM 05, only the data of PGM 05 will be deleted and the data of PGM 06 will move into PGM 05.

<Note>

You cannot use the Single Undo/Redo function, and Multiple Undo function to delete Programs. Make sure that you delete the correct Program.

P01

P02 P03

After deleted

P02 P03 P04

P01

P04 P05

If you try to deleted PGM 05, only the data of PGM 05 will be deleted and the data of PGM 06 will move into PGM 05.

P05

P06

P07

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Handling Programs)

1. Press the [SETUP] key while the recorder is stopped, to put the system in the SETUP mode.

2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select the first hierarchy of the “Delete PGM ** ?” (deleting a Program) menu.

Alternatively, you can use the [SHUTTLE] dial, [REV] key, or [NEXT] key.

SETUP

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3. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The display will change and “SURE?” will flash? This indicates that the system is in the stand-by state to delete a program that is currently started up.

Flashing

SETUP

SURE?

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To cancel the delete operation, press the [EXIT/NO] key while [SURE ?] is flashing. Each time you press the button or key, the recorder will return to a higher level in the hierarchy, and finally exit SETUP mode.

4. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again.

When the recorder displays “Deleting...” and finishes deleting the Program, the data of the next Program number moves in, and its ABS time appears.

5. Press the [EXIT/NO] key, or [STOP] button.

To check the REMAIN time and free space, press the [DISP SEL] key to display the [REMAIN] indication after the Program is deleted.

kHz

INT

Editing a Program title

You can name the Program as explained in the “Creating a new Program” section. You can also change the title later by using the [Title Edit ?] menu in SETUP mode.

<Note>

You can edit the title of the selected Program before you select SETUP mode. You cannot select a Program after the recorder enters SETUP mode. Be sure to select the desired Program using the steps explained in the “Using the Program Change function” section.

1. Press the [SETUP] key while the recorder is stopped, to put the system in the SETUP mode.

2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select the first hierarchy level of the “Title Edit ?” (“?” flash.) menu.

Flashing

SETUP

PGM

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3. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The currently-selected Program title appears with the left-most character flashing.

Flashing

4. Move the flashing cursor with the [SHUTTLE] dial and input the letter or number with the [JOG] dial / [NEXT] key / [PREV] key.

Up to 16 digits and the following letters / numbers / symbols can be input.

5. After you enter the title, press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The new title is confirmed, and the ABS time value of the Program appears.

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PGM

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6. Press the [EXIT/NO] key, or the [STOP] button.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out)

Punch In/Out

What is Punch In/Out recording?

Punch In/Out recording enables you to record over previously-recorded parts. See the diagram below. For example, using the Punch In/Out function allows you to change an unsatisfactory guitar solo. The D824/D1624 offers two types of Punch In/Out functions. One is called Auto Punch In/ Out, in which you automatically re-record a specified part. The other is called Manual Punch In/ Out, in which you record data manually (using your foot to operate an optional foot switch, model

8051). Both functions feature “Rehearsal mode” to enable you to practice repeatedly until you are ready.

• Select a Program for Punch In/Out recording.

• Initialize the recorder.

<Note>

You can use the Punch In/Out recording only for Real tracks. If you wish to use Punch In/Out recording for data on an Additional track, first move the data to the Real tracks.

Before doing punch in/out, check that the SETUP mode “Chain Play MD?” menu is “Off.” If it is set in other than “Off,” chain play will be executed.

Auto Punch In/Out

To perform Auto Punch In/Out recording, you need to specify the Auto Punch In point (recording start point) and the Auto Punch Out point (recording end point).

Preparation

Storing the edit points

1. Refer to “Storing the edit points” to set the Auto Punch In/Out points.

Store the Auto Punch In point to the [AUTO PUNCH IN] key, and the Auto Punch Out point to the [AUTO PUNCH OUT] key.

• Refer to page “50” for more information on storing the edit points.

<Note>

Make sure that you specify an Auto Punch In point that precedes the Auto Punch Out point. If the Auto Punch Out point precedes the Auto Punch In point, [Void Out !] appears and you will be unable to perform Auto Punch In/Out recording.

Previewing and trimming the edit points

You can check the stored edit points by pressing the corresponding memory keys to display them on the LCD. You can also change the points if necessary. In this example, use the Preview function to finetune the point while previewing.

1. While the recorder is stopped, hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the memory key.

Pressing the [AUTO PUNCH IN] key enables you to listen to the sound at the AUTO PUNCH IN point (“previewing the sound rise [fade-out]”). Pressing the [AUTO PUNCH OUT] key enables you to listen to the sound at the AUTO PUNCH OUT point (“previewing the sound fall [fade-in]”).

2. Trim the edit point while auditioning the sound.

• Refer to page “62” for more information on the Preview function.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out)

Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recording

In Rehearsal mode, the READY track assumes input monitoring mode between the Auto Punch In and Out points, and the sound is not recorded. You can practice Auto Punch In/Out operation repeatedly before you proceed to actual recording. Locate the recording start position slightly before the Auto Punch In point.

Set the preroll value while referring to the “Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP Mode)” chapter. In this way, the recorder can locate a point that precedes the Auto Punch In point by the specified preroll value. This enables you to start playback slightly before the Punch In point. (Refer to page “ “Changing the Initial Settings.”) The recorder will repeat playback data between the AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point if you set the AUTO RTN START point before the Auto Punch In point and the AUTO RTN END point after the Auto Punch Out point. This allows you to repeat rehearsal. See the “Hint-2.”.

1. Press the [AUTO PUNCH] key.

The AUTO PUNCH mode will turn ON. The REHEARSAL LED (green) and TAKE LED (red) of the [AUTO PUNCH] key will flash.

AUTO

PUNCH

105

” for more information on

REHEARSAL TAKE

4. Play the guitar accompanying the playback sound from tracks 1 - 8 for rehearsal, while adjusting the recording level.

You will hear the guitar performance between the Auto Punch In and Out points. Otherwise, you will hear the recorded guitar sound.

5. When you are satisfied with your rehearsal, press the [STOP] button.

Locating a point slightly before the Auto Punch In point

To locate the playback start point for rehearsal, press the [AUTO PUNCH IN] key, then press the [LOCATE] key. The recorder displays the time (position) stored in the [AUTO PUNCH IN] key, and locates the point and stops. Press the [REWIND] button to go backward. If you have set the preroll time as described on page “ can locate a point that precedes the Auto Punch In point by the specified preroll value.

Auto Punch In point

Stop here

Locate

Auto Punch Out point

Locate

112

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2. Set the track for Auto Punch In/Out to READY.

Press the RECORD RACK select key [3/11/19] to set track 3 to READY.

3. Start playback of the recorder from a point slightly before the Auto Punch In point.

Only the REHEARSAL LED (green) will light up, and start rehearsal. The recorder operates as shown in the figure below during rehearsal operations.

Start point of

playback

Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1

playback monitoring

Auto Punch In point

(Rehearsal In)

All tracks are in

mode.

The recorder punches in

automatically at the Punch

In point.

AUTO

PUNCH

This part is changed.

Only track 3 in input

The sound is not recorded to

this time. The RECORD

button lamp flashes.

REHEARSAL TAKE

Auto Punch Out point

(Rehearsal Out)

monitoring.

The recorder punches out

automatically at the Punch

Out point.

End point of

All tracks are in

playback monitoring

mode.

playback

The recorder stops at a point that precedes the Auto Punch In point by the specified preroll time (0-10 seconds).

Quick and easy operation for repeated rehearsal

Using the Auto Return function and the Auto Play function enables you to rehearse repeatedly. As shown below, set the AUTO RTN START and END points for Auto Return and Auto Play. In this way, you can repeat rehearsal easily, while checking the recording level and concentrating on your performance. Refer to page “50” for more information on setting the AUTO RTN START/END points.

Auto Punch In point

Auto Return Start point

Rehearsal area

Playback starts from the Auto Return Start point, and you can rehearsal Auto Punch In/ Out.

When the Auto Return End point is reached, the recorder locates the Auto Return Start point.

Auto Punch Out point

Auto Return End point

<Note>

If the recorder displays Auto Punch mode, the disk does not have enough free space to perform Auto Punch In/Out. In such a case, erase any unnecessary sections, delete unnecessary program data or optimize the disk and execute again.

[Over!]

when you turn on the

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out)

Auto Punch In/Out Take

After you are satisfied with your rehearsal, you can proceed to an actual take of Auto Punch In/Out. You can undo or redo Auto Punch In/Out recording if you change your mind. The control panel settings are the same as those for rehearsal.

1. Press the [RECORD TRACK] select key [3/11/19] to set track 3 to READY.

2. Locate a point slightly before the Auto Punch In point.

3. Confirm that Auto Punch mode is turned on.

Press the [AUTO PUNCH] key to turn on the function, if it is not already on (REHEARSAL/TAKE LED flashes).

4. Press the [RECORD] button while holding down the [PLAY] button.

Only TAKE LED (red) lights up and starts TAKE.

AUTO

PUNCH

REHEARSAL TAKE

6. Play track 3 to check the result of the Auto Punch In/Out operation.

If you fail with AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT and are not satisfied, repeat the process by performing the AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT undo operations described in the next section.

Single Undo/Redo

You can single undo or redo Auto Punch In/ Out recording.

Press the [UNDO/REDO] key after recording is

complete to restore the conditions that existed prior to the recording.

Press the [UNDO/REDO] key again to restore the

conditions that existed after the recording.

However, the procedures explained here is for Single Undo/Redo and there are limitations as written in the Notes below. If the current drive was formatted with the multiple undo function ON, Multiple Undo is also possible.

Refer to page “64” for details on the Multiple

Undo function.

Start point of

playback

Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1

playback monitoring

• Track 3 indication on the display will only light up between the AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT point, and will flash in any other case.

• When the Auto Punch Out point is passed, the recorder cancels Auto Punch mode automatically, and nothing appears in the A. PUNCH display area.

Auto Punch In point

(T ake In)

All tracks are in

mode.

The recorder punches in

automatically at the Punch

In point.

This part is changed.

Only track 3 in input

The sound is not recorded to

this time. The RECORD

button lamp flashes.

Auto Punch Out point

monitoring.

The recorder punches out automatically at the Punch

Out point.

(T ake Out)

End point of

All tracks are in

playback monitoring

mode.

playback

Note-1

: This function only works when this

recorder is in the stop mode.

Note-2

: After finishing auto punch in/out, please note that single Undo/Redo is not possible if the following have been executed.

• If a new recording has been made.

• When a new editing job is executed (such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, or Erase).

• When in the AUTO PUNCH ON mode, when the AUTO PUNCH IN point is passed in the PLAY (or RECORD) mode.

• If the power was switched off.

• If program select was executed.

• When multiple undo is executed.

At “Take” of punch out, the punch-in recording track will not immediately enter the repro monitor mode from the input monitor mode enter the repro monitor mode about two seconds after mute playback. This is a functional feature of recorder and not a malfunction.

5. When you finish recording, press the [STOP] button.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out)

Manual Punch In/Out

This section explains how to perform Manual Punch In/Out using a foot switch (optional Model

8051). You do not need to specify the Punch In/Out points. Instead, you press the foot switch at the Punch In/Out point. Manual Punch In/Out also offers rehearsal and actual takes. You can repeat rehearsal until you are ready. As an example, replace a part of the recorded guitar solo on track 3.

• Initialize the recorder.

• Select a desired Program for Punch In/Out.

• Check a sampling frequency of the recorder and external device.

Preparation

Check to see that the guitar is connected to the input jack of the mixer, as required for [AUTO PUNCH IN/ OUT] mentioned earlier.

1. Connect an optional foot switch (Model 8051) to the PUNCH IN/OUT jack on the rear panel.

AUTO RTN

CLIPBOARD

AUTO PUNCH

AUTO PLAY

START

POWER

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

RECORD TRACK

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2/10/18

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

3/11/19

FOOT SW

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

17-24

9-16

OUTIN

EDIT SETUP

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TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

AUTO

24bit

REHEARSAL

PUNCH

96kHz

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OPTICAL

PLAY

RECORD

STOP

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

ALL READY

ALL INPUT

CLIPBOARD PLAY

TRACK SHIFT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

Model 8051 Foot switch

2.Set the foot switch function to “Punch I/O” (punch in/out function) by the SETUP mode “Setup of the foot switch function” menu.

Rehearsing Manual Punch In/Out

In Rehearsal mode, the READY track enters input monitoring mode between the Punch In and Out points (the points at which you press the foot switch), and the sound is not recorded. You can practice the Punch In/Out operation repeatedly before you proceed to actual recording.

recording

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

EXECUTE/YES

END

OUTIN

EJECT

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

LOCATE

REW

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

CHARACTER

STORE

RECALL

DISP SEL

NEXT TC

HOLD

TIME BASE SEL

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

P.EDIT

F FWD

4. Play the guitar accompanying the playback of tracks 1 to 8.

The recording level and monitor volume is adjusted on the mixer in the same manner as done for [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] described earlier.

5. Press the foot switch once at the desired Punch In point, then press the foot switch again at the desired Punch Out point.

The rehearsal mode will operate as shown in the figure. Between the Punch In and Out points the current performance of the guitar will be played as the guitar monitor sound. The previous recording is heard in any other case. The RECORD LED lights up when Punching In and turn off when Punching Out. (the REHEARSAL LED remains flashing)

Start point of

playback

Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1

playback monitoring

Auto Punch In point

(T ake In)

All tracks are in

mode.

Press the foot switch at the

Punch In point.

This part is changed.

Only track 3 in input

The sound is not recorded at

this time. The RECORD

button lamp flashes.

Auto Punch Out point

monitoring.

Press the foot switch at the

(Take Out)

All tracks are in

playback monitoring

Punch Out point.

mode.

End point of

playback

6. When you finish rehearsing, press the [STOP] button.

If you are still unsatisfied, repeat steps 3-5.

1. Press the foot switch while holding down the [STOP] button.

“Rehearsal On” will appear on the display or about 1 second, then rehearsal mode will appear and the REHEARSAL LED (green) of the [AUTO PUNCH] key flashes.

AUTO

PUNCH

REHEARSAL TAKE

2. Press the [RECORD TRACK] select key [3/11/19] to set track 3 to READY.

3. Press the [PLAY] button to play back from a point slightly before the Punch In point.

Cancelling Rehearsal mode

1. While holding down the [STOP] button, press the foot switch.

The display shows “Rehearsal Off” for 1 second, then the flashing REHEARSAL LED turns off and cancels the rehearsal mode.

<Hint>

To rehearse repeatedly, set the AUTO RTN START point slightly before the Punch In point, and the AUTO RTN END point slightly before the Punch Out point. This will help you concentrate on your performance or check the recording level easily (especially since Manual Punch In/Out involves operating the foot switch operation as well as the recorder). (See <Hint-2> in the “Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recording” for more information.)

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out)

Manual Punch In/Out take

You can proceed to record if you are satisfied with the recording level, foot switch timing, and rehearsal.

<Note>

You cannot record a second take during the Manual Punch In/Out operation without stopping the recorder. That is, the recorder will continue playing after you finish recording a take, but you cannot record another take by pressing the foot switch.

1. Confirm that Rehearsal mode is cancelled, and start playing the recorder from a point slightly before the desired Punch In point.

2. Play the guitar, accompanying the playback of tracks 1 to 8.

3. Press the foot switch at the desired Punch In point. Press the foot switch again at the desired Punch Out point.

Start point of

playback

Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1

playback monitoring

The recorder enters recording mode at the Punch In point, and cancels recording mode at the Punch Out point.

Auto Punch In point

(T ake In)

All tracks are in

mode.

Press the foot switch at the

Punch In point.

This part is changed.

Only track 3 in input

monitoring, and data will be

recorded. The RECORD

button lamp flashes.

Auto Punch Out point

(T ake Out)

All tracks are in

playback monitoring

Press the foot switch at the

Punch Out point.

mode.

End point of

playback

<Hint>

You can use the [PLAY] button and the [RECORD] button, instead of using the foot switch. Follow the steps below. This method also does not allow you to record another take unless you stop the recorder first. Procedure:

1.Press the [PLAY] button to start playback from a point slightly before the Punch In point.

2.Press the [RECORD] button while holding down the [PLAY] button at the desired Punch In point. (Punch In recording starts.)

3.Press the [PLAY] button at the desired Punch Out point. (Recording is punched out.)

• If you press only the [RECORD] button in both steps 2 and 3, you can rehearse Punch In/Out.

Single Undo/Redo

You can single undo or redo Manual Punch In/ Out recording.

Press the [UNDO/REDO] key after recording is

complete to restore the conditions that existed prior to the recording.

Press the [UNDO/REDO] key again to restore the

conditions that existed after the recording.

Refer to page “64” for details on the Multiple

Undo function.

4. Press the [STOP] button.

5. Play track 3 and check the result of Punch In/Out.

Note-1

: This function only works when this

recorder is in the stop mode.

Note-2

: After finishing manual punch in/out, please note that single Undo/Redo is not possible if the following have been executed.

• If a new recording has been made.

• When a new editing job is executed (such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, or Erase).

• When in the AUTO PUNCH ON mode, when the AUTO PUNCH IN point is passed in the PLAY (or RECORD) mode.

• If the power was switched off.

• If program select was executed.

• When multiple undo is executed.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording Digital Data)

Recording Digital Data

Digital recording from an external digital device

In addition to multirecording by connection to a digital mixer as explained in the separate “Quick Operation Guide” manual, the following explains the direct digital recording method by connection to external digital equipment (CD, MD, DAT, adat, etc.). When recording digital signals from an external digital equipment, digital signals to be input to the [DATA INPUT] connector of the D2424 must be setup for “S/P DIF” (S/P DIF digital signals) or “adat” (adat digital signals) in the “Digital Input Setup” menu of the D2424 SETUP mode. At the same time, the digital-in clock (Sync mode/async mode) should also be selected and setup for either sync with external digital signals or with the internal clock. Digital recording can be done on the currently active program, and “Setup for digital inputs” will be effective on all programs even when multiple number of programs are currently setup.

Connecting external digital equipment

1. Interconnect the [DATA INPUT] connector of D2424 and [OPTICAL OUT] (or adat OUT) connector of the external digital equipment with an optical cable.

Depending on the digital signal (S/P DIF or adat) to be recorded, the [DATA INPUT] connector will function as explained below.

When using the D2424 [DATA INPUT] connector, it must be set for either S/P DIF digital signals (optical) or adat digital signals via "Setup of digital inputs" in the SETUP mode. The connector type is the same for S/P DIF digital signals and adat digital signals but information content of the digital signal is different. Also, depending on the selected digital signal, each [DATA INPUT] connector will function as explained below.

[DAT INPUT 1-8] only can be used. By setting the SETUP mode “Setup of digital inputs” to "SPDIF Async" or "SPDIF sync," S/P DIF digital signals that are input to [DATA INPUT 1-8] will be assigned to tracks 1 and 2 of the D2424.

Tracks 1-2

INPUT

16 - 9

8 - 1

24 - 17

S/P DIF digital signal

DATA

24 - 17

OUTPUT

16 - 9

8 - 1

[DATA INPUT 1-8], [9-16], [17-24] can all be used. By setting the SETUP mode “Setup of digital inputs” to "adat Async" or "adat Sync," adat digital signals input to each input connector will be assigned to each track of the D2424.

Tracks 17-24 Tracks 9-16 Tracks 1-8

INPUT

16 - 9

8 - 1

24 - 17

adat digital signal

DATA

24 - 17

OUTPUT

16 - 9

8 - 1

<Important!>

Be sure to input a digital signal (S/PDIF or adat) of the same sampling frequency as that used on the recorder.

<Note>

Connecting the recorder to an external digital device via both digital input and output jacks may generate a digital loop.

* If the connected external device has only a COAXIAL (RCA pin) jack for digital output, use an optional

Fostex COP-1/96k (optical/coaxial converter).

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording Digital Data)

Selecting a recording Program

1. If you already have multiple Programs, select the desired Program using the Program Select function.

* See page “35” for more information on the Program

Select function.

Setting the digital input

Set up the digital signal to be input and the digital in clock at the setup mode “Setup of digital inputs” menu.

The setting of digital input is initially set to “Analog” and digital signals cannot be input. In order to record external digital signals, “SP DIF Async,” “SP DIF Sync,” “adat Async” or “adat Sync” should be setup in accordance to the purpose.

"SPDIF:Async":

S/P DIF digital signals from [DATA INPUT 1-8] will be assigned to tracks 1 and 2, and the digital equipment is synchronized with the internal clock of the D2424.

<Notes>

• Do not connect or disconnect the optical cable to the [DATA INPUT] jack when digital input is assigned. Doing so could generate noise in the D2424 and affect the external digital equipment.

• When the digital input is set to “adat” (Async or Sync) and locked to any one among the three [DATA IN PUT] (1-8, 9-16, 17-24), “DIGITAL” will light in the display, and the tracks not locked will automatically change to analog input. By using this function, analog/digital 24 track simultaneous recording will be possible by applying analog signals to tracks 1-8 and adat digital signals to tracks 9-16 and 17-24.

Setting recording tracks

Press the RECORD TRACK select keys of the tracks selected in the digital input track menu to ready the tracks for recording.

Recording

1. Locate the beginning of the Program.

"SPDIF:Sync":

S/P DIF digital signals from [DATA INPUT 1-8] will be assigned to tracks 1 and 2, and will be synchronized with the S/P DIF digital signals from the external digital equipment.

"adat:Async"

adat digital signals from [DATA INPUT 1-8], [9-16] and [17-24] will be assigned to tracks 1-8, 9-16 and 17-24 respectively, and the digital equipment synchronized with the internal clock of D2424.

"adat:Sync"

adat digital signals from [DATA INPUT 1-8], [9-16] and [17-24] will be assigned to tracks 1-8, 9-16 and 17-24 respectively, and synchronized with the adat digital signals from the external digital equipment.

* Refer to page “117” for setup of [D.in?].

If digital input is set to "Analog," "SPDIF Async" or "adat Async," the SETUP mode "Clock Sel?" (setup of operating clock) must be set up.

2. Make sure that the [DIGITAL] indicators light up on the screen. While pressing and holding down the [RECORD] button, press the [PLAY] button to start recording.

3. Play the external digital device.

Make sure that the level meter segments light up and move as the digital signal is being input.

Completing recording

4. After you finish recording, stop the recorder and the connected digital equipment.

<Note>

When the “Setup of digital inputs” is set to sync mode of “SPDIF sync” or “adat Sync”, the SETUP mode "Clock Sel?" setting will be ignored and the digital-in clock will have priority. In this case, "DIGITAL" and "EXT" will light up in the "CLOCK" section of the display.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording Digital Data)

[D. in ?] setting

SPDIF :Async

SPDIF :Sync

adat :Async

adat :Sync

[Clock Sel ?]

setting

clock received from WORD IN

no clock

received from

WORD IN

clock received from WORD IN

no clock

received from

WORD IN

clock received from WORD IN

no clock

received from

WORD IN

clock received from WORD IN

no clock

received from

WORD IN

Int

When receiving word clock from Regardless of receiving or not receiving word clock from WORD IN, the recorder is referenced to the internal clock. When the recorder receives correct digital signals, the [DIGITAL] indicator lights in the display.

Regardless of receiving or not receiving word clock from WORD IN, the recorder synchronizes to the external S/P DIF digital signal. When the recorder receives correct digital signals, the [DIGITAL] and [EXT] indicators light in the display. When Digital In is set to a SYNC mode, if you try to select [Clock Sel?] menu, The display will show [Clock Sel D.in!] (indicating that the clock is set to Digital In!) and the recorder ignores your operation.

Regardless of receiving or not receiving word clock from WORD IN, the recorder is referenced to the internal clock. When the recorder receives correct digital signals, the [DIGITAL] indicator lights in the display.

Regardless of receiving or not receiving word clock from WORD IN, the recorder synchronizes to the external adat digital signals. When the recorder receives correct digital signals, the [DIGITAL] and [EXT] indicators light in the display. When Digital In is set to a SYNC mode, if you try to select [Clock Sel?] menu, The display will show [Clock Sel D.in!] (indicating that the clock is set to Digital In!) and the recorder ignores your operation.

WORD IN, the recorder automati-

cally synchronizes to the incom-

ing clock, while the [DIGITAL] and

[EXT] indicators light in the display.

When no word clock is received, the recorder is referenced to the internal clock, while the [EXT] indicator flashes.

When receiving word clock from

WORD IN, the recorder automati-

cally synchronizes to the incom-

ing clock, while the [DIGITAL] and

[EXT] indicators light in the dis-

play.

When no word clock is received,

the recorder is referenced to the

internal clock, while the [EXT] in-

dicator flashes.

Auto

Word

When receiving word clock from WORD IN, the recorder synchronizes to the incoming clock, while the [DIGITAL] and [EXT] indicators light in the display.

When no word clock is received, the [EXT] indicator flashes showing that the unit cannot be locked.

When receiving word clock from WORD IN, the recorder synchronizes to the incoming clock, while the [DIGITAL] and [EXT] indicators light in the display.

When no word clock is received, the [EXT] indicator flashes showing that the unit cannot be locked.

Video

Available only when installing the optional Model 8345 TC/SYNC card. If you try to select “Video,” [Void w/o Video] is displayed and you cannot select it. See the appendix of the Reference manual for details.

Digital recording to external digital equipment

Tunes recorded on the D2424 can be recorded on external digital equipment such as MD, DAT, CDR or adat. In order to digital record to external digital equipment, digital signals to be output at the D2424 [DATA OUTPUT] connector must be set to “SP DIF” or “adat” (The initial setup is “adat.”) by the “Setup of digital output” menu in the D2424 SETUP mode. The currently active program can be digitally recorded and “Setup of digital outputs” will be common to all programs.

Connecting external digital equipment

1. Use an optical cable to connect the [DATA OUTPUT] connector of the recorder to the OPTICAL IN (or adat IN) jack of the external digital equipment.

Set the external equipment input port to “digital” so that digital signals can be input. Because some digital equipment must be externally synchronized against digital signals, in addition to setting the input port to “digital,” be sure to refer to the operating manual of any digital equipment to be used. Depending on the digital signal that is output, the [DATA OUTPUT] connector will function as explained below.

[DATA OUTPUT] of the D2424 must be setup for S/P DIF digital signals (optical) or adat digital signals by the "Setup of digital output" menu in the SETUP mode. Although the connector type is same for both S/ P DIF digital and adat digital signals, their information content is different. Depending on the digital signal selected, the following signals are output from each output connector.

24 - 17

INPUT

16 - 9

DATA

8 - 1

24 - 17

OUTPUT

16 - 9

8 - 1

24 - 17

INPUT

16 - 9

DATA

8 - 1

24 - 17

OUTPUT

16 - 9

8 - 1

Output of tracks 5-6 Output of tracks 3-4

Output of tracks 1-2

Output of tracks 17-24 Output of tracks 9-16

Output of tracks 1-8

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording Digital Data)

<Note>

Connecting the recorder to an external digital device via both digital input and output jacks may generate a digital loop.

* If the connected external device has only a COAXIAL

(RCA pin) jack for digital input, use an optional Fostex COP-1/96k (optical/coaxial converter).

<Note>

Data on the additional tracks cannot be digitally recorded to the external device as it is. To output digital data from the additional track, move it to the real tracks first, then output it to the external device (using the Track Exchange function). For more information on the Track Exchange function, see page “72.”

Selecting a recording Program

1. If you already have multiple Programs, select the desired Program using the Program Select function.

* See page “35” for more information on the Program

Select function.

Setting the digital output

Use the digital output setup menu in Setup mode to assign output tracks. With the default setting, the digital output is set to [adat]. You can select “adat” or “SP DIF”. To output adat digital signals to a connected adat device, select “adat.” To output S/P DIF signals to a connected CD-R, MD, or DAT recorder, select “SP DIF.”

* See page “

menu.

When you finish setting the parameters in Setup mode, press the [EXIT/NO] key or the [STOP] button to exit Setup mode.

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Connecting a Digital Mixer

The following explanations assume that this is digital mixer, which can input digital signals whose clock source can be setup at digital in.

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ] ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ]

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

DATA

INPUT

8 - 1

24 - 17

16 - 9

5678

OUTPUT

24 - 17

16 - 9

2324

WORD

75Ω

ON OFF

INPUT

8 - 1

ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

OUTPUTINPUT

MIDI

OUTPUT

THRU

Digital InDigital Out

Digital Mixer

1718

SCSI

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CAUTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

AVIS:

NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

REMOTE

RS422

REMOTE

100Ω ON OFF

THRU

AC-IN

Word In

When interconnecting D2424 and a digital mixer as shown in above schematic, if the D2424 “Setup of the digital input” is set to adat or “Sync” (synchronous mode) of S/P DIF, and the digital mixer clock source is set to “DIGITAL IN,” a digital loop will be created and it will not operate correctly. In such a case, setup the D2424 “Setup of the digital input” to adat or “Async” (asynchronous mode) of S/P DIF.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording to a Metronome Sound)

Recording to a Metronome Sound

This chapter explains how to record your performance while you are playing an instrument accompanied by a metronome based on the time signature and tempo specified in the Tempo Map. The metronome sound is output from track 24 on the D2424.

• Initialize the recorder before the operation.

• If multiple Programs exist, first select the desired Program.

<Notes>

* With the metronome function ON and the RECORD TRACK select key for the track (track 24) to which the

metronome sound is to be output set to READY, an attempt to record you cannot record to this track. Also, information which had already been recorded on this track cannot be played back.

* Always switch off the Metronome function setting in the SETUP mode after finishing.

In D2424 which had been formatted to 96kHz/24bit or 88.2kHz/24bit (Real track 1-8) the metronome sound will be output from track 24. Therefore, Real tracks 1-8 can all be used for normal recording/playback.

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ] ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ]

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

INPUT

8 - 1

24 - 17

16 - 9

DATA

24 - 17

2324

5678

75Ω

ON OFF

OUTPUT

INPUT

8 - 1

16 - 9

ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

WORD

MIDI

OUTPUT

OUTPUTINPUT

THRU

Analog Mixer

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ] ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ]

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

INPUT

8 - 1

24 - 17

16 - 9

DATA

24 - 17

2324

5678

75Ω

ON OFF

OUTPUT

INPUT

8 - 1

16 - 9

ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

WORD

OUTPUTINPUT

MIDI

OUTPUT

THRU

1718

SCSI

1718

SCSI

234

13141516

CAUTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

AVIS:

NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

234

13141516

CAUTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

AVIS:

NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

REMOTE

RS422

REMOTE

THRU

100Ω

ON OFF

AC-IN

RS422

REMOTE

THRU

100Ω

ON OFF

AC-IN

Digital Mixer

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording to a Metronome Sound)

Creating a Tempo Map

* Set the time signature using the “Setting a time

signature” menu in SETUP mode.

Refer to the “Setting a time signature” section on page “107.”

* Set a tempo for a given point using the “Setting a

tempo” in SETUP mode.

Refer to the “Setting a tempo” section on page “109.”

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

POWER

FOOT SW

1/9/17

5, 13

2/10/18

3/11/19

RECORD TRACK

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

9-16

8/16/24

17-24

TRACK SHIFT

ALL INPUT

TRACK SHIFT

Turning the Metronome function on

* Turn the Metronome function on using the “Setting

the Metronome function” menu in SETUP mode.

Refer to the “Setting the Metronome function” section on page “111.”

AUTO RTN

CLIPBOARD

AUTO PLAY

EDIT SETUP

SHIFT

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

AUTO

24bit

REHEARSAL

PUNCH

96kHz

TAKE

OPTICAL

RECORD

STOP

ALL READY

LOCATE REC END

OUTIN

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0

AUTO PUNCH

START

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

LOCATE

PLAY

REW

2, 7

AUTO RTN

OUTIN

CHARACTER

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

P.ED IT

F FWD

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

DISP SEL

TIME BASE SEL

EXECUTE/YES

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

HOLD

END

NEXT TC

4, 9, 14

Checking the metronome sound

1. Press the [DISP SEL] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to switch the time base in advance to BAR/BEAT/CLK.

2. Start playback from the beginning of the Program.

Even if the selected Program does not have any recorded data, track 24 outputs the metronome sound and the unit counts time.

3. Adjust the system so the sound output from track 24 can be monitored with the mixer.

You will hear the metronome sound output from track 24 using the Tempo Map created earlier.

4. After confirming the metronome sound, stop the recorder section and return to the top Program.

Adjusting monitor/record level of the musical instrument

5. Press the [RECORD TRACK] select key of the track to record the musical instrument on, and then put that track in the READY mode.

6. Press the [RECORD] button.

The LED of the [RECORD] button will flash and the READY track will go to the input monitor mode.

7. Press the [PLAY] button and playback the Program from the top.

Only the READY track will go to the input monitor mode (recording does not take place), and all other tracks will be in the reproduction monitor mode, therefore track 24 plays back the metronome sound.

8. Play the musical instrument in time with the metronome and adjust the recording level of the track to be recorded on the mixer.

9. After adjusting the recording level, stop the recorder and return to the top of the Program.

Starting recording

10. Hold down the [RECORD] button and press the [PLAY] button to start recording.

The READY track will go to the input monitor mode just as when the recording level was adjusted. The time the level that was actually adjusted with the mixer will be recorded.

11. Play the musical instrument in time with the metronome.

Quitting recording

12. Press the [STOP] button to stop the recorder.

Checking the recorded sound

13. Turn OFF the ready track [RECORD TRACK] select key .

14. Locate the top of the Program and start playback.

Adjust and monitor the track playback sound recorded on the mixer. Since the metronome function still remains ON at this time, you can hear the metronome sound during playback of the recorded sounds when you turn up the track 24 monitor volume.

• If you wish to redo the recording, repeat the recording after executing “undo” by using the single undo/redo or multiple undo functions.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)

Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)

You can store specific individual time data (time, bar/beat/clock) in each memory key (*). The time data stored is used as an “Editing Point” to execute “Locate Point” or Auto Punch In/Out, Copy & Paste, Move & Paste or Erase. You can also store 99 (Locate Number 01-99) time data in the [LOCATE] key, in addition to the Memory key, to enable locate only features. This chapter will describe how to store specific data in the memory key and how to edit and re-store data is already stored in the memory key. The data stored in each memory are used for the following operations. Also, the 99 locate memories can be used for the Mark STOP memory. For details, refer to "Setup of stop function at the mark point" in the SETUP mode.

* Memory key

When you set the IN/OUT points for Auto Punch In/Out, IN/OUT points for Copy & Clip/Move & Clip, and START/END points for Auto Return/Auto Repeat, END points.

* Locating the AUTO PUNCH IN point.

[AUTO PUNCH IN] key

[AUTO PUNCH OUT] key

[CLIPBOARD IN] key

[CLIPBOARD OUT] key

[AUTO RTN START] key

[AUTO RTN END] key

* Recording start point for the Auto Punch In/Out operation. * Paste start point for the Copy & Paste or Move & Paste operation. * Erase start point for the Erase operation.

* Locating the AUTO PUNCH OUT point. * Recording end point for the Auto Punch In/Out operation. * Erase end point for the Erase operation.

* Locating the CLIPBOARD IN point. * Copy start point for copying or moving data to the clipboard during the Copy & Paste or Move

& Paste operation.

* Locating the CLIPBOARD OUT point. * Copy end point for copying or moving data to the clipboard during the Copy & Paste or Move

& Paste operation.

* Locating the AUTO RTN START point. * Locate end point from AUTO RTN END in Auto Return or Auto Repeat modes.

* Locating the AUTO RTN END point. * Locate start point to AUTO RTN START in Auto Return or Auto Repeat modes.

When you set the IN/OUT points for Auto Punch In/Out, IN/OUT points for Copy & Clip/Move & Clip, and START/END points for Auto Return/Auto Repeat, make sure that IN points precede the OUT points and START points precede the END points.

You can also store time data in the [LOCATE] key, in addition to each memory key explained above. You can store up to 99 individual time data in the [LOCATE] key for locate only features. Store the data by specifying Locate Number to locate the intended time data. Note that the [LOCATE] key always stores the last located time data in real-time. This Locate Number is stored as 00, and does not require a Locate Number specification to locate it. Simply pressing the [LOCATE] key directly, will locate that data. This becomes an advantage since it is possible to repeatedly locate the last located point. You can edit the data stored in the [LOCATE] key, as so with the data stored in the Memory key. For more details refer to page “52.”

* You can store locate points for each Program. (You need to select a Program first.) * When executing save/load of song data via SCSI, these data can be directly saved/loaded.

Save/load by DAT and adat cannot be done.

* All locate points stored in the memory keys will be maintained after you turn off the recorder.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)

Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys

• Select the desired Time Base using the [DISP SEL] key and [SHIFT] key an if you wish to use a Time Base other ABS.

• The stored or edited locate points are used only in the currently-selected Program.

Storing in real-time

You can store the locate point (in the ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base) in real-time while the recorder is playing.

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

POWER

RECORD TRACK

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

3/11/19

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

9-16

17-24

FOOT SW

1/9/17

2/10/18

1.Press the [PLAY] button to play back data.

2.When the point you wish to store is reached, press the [STORE] key.

The time value or bar/beat/clock value of the point is captured. The recorder enters data edit mode.

<Note>

The following menu (##=number from 00-99) appears when pressing the [STORE] key. This menu is used to store data in the [LOCATE] key, described later. Ignore this menu and go to the next step when storing data in the memory key.

Flashing

LOCATE

FSMH

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

232221201918

AUTO RTN

CLIPBOARD

AUTO PLAY

EDIT SETUP

SHIFT

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

AUTO

24bit

REHEARSAL

PUNCH

96kHz

RECORD

ALL READY

TAKE

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE REC END

LOCATE ABS 0

OPTICAL

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

ALL INPUT

TRACK SHIFT

AUTO RTN

AUTO PUNCH

START

OUTIN

PREVIEW

CHARACTER

UNDO/REDO

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

LOCATE

P.EDIT

PLAY

REW

F FWD

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

DISP SEL

TIME BASE SEL

EXECUTE/YES

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

HOLD

END

NEXT TC

3.Press the desired memory key.

The STORE LED turns off. The captured time value (or bar/beat/clock value) is stored in the memory key. After the data is stored, the recorder displays the previous Time Base and continues playback.

4.Press the [STOP] button.

• If you set “BAR/BEAT Resolution mode” in SETUP mode to ON, the recorder will round off the CLK value of the captured bar/beat/clock value. That is, the locate point will be at the beginning of the beat (00). Refer to page “

• When pressing the [STORE] key in step 2, if the [STORE] key is pressed while holding down the [SHIFT] key, data to be registered will be held and be confirmed. To register data after confirmation, press the [STORE] key again and press the desired memory key.

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Editing and storing data

You can recall data stored in the memory key, edit it, and store it again.

1, 4 3

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1/9/17

2/10/18

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

RECORD TRACK

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

3/11/19

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

9-16

AUTO RTN

CLIPBOARD

AUTO PLAY

EDIT SETUP

SHIFT

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

AUTO

24bit

REHEARSAL

PUNCH

96kHz

RECORD

ALL READY

TAKE

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE REC END

LOCATE ABS 0

OPTICAL

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

ALL INPUT

17-24

TRACK SHIFT

AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH

START

OUTIN

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

LOCATE

PLAY

REW

OUTIN

CHARACTER

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

PGM SEL

END

DISP SEL

NEXT TC

TIME BASE SEL

P.EDIT

F FWD

EXIT/NO

EXECUTE/YES

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

HOLD

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)

1.While the recorder is stopped, press the memory key that stores the data you wish to edit.

The stored data appears on the display and the recorder enters data edit mode.

2.Turn the [SHUTTLE] dial to move the flashing cursor to the time value digit, and use the [JOG] dial to increase or decrease the value.

• You can store the edited data in a memory key other than the one you pressed when you recalled the data. For example, you can recall the AUTO PUNCH IN point data, edit it, and store it to the [AUTO PUNCH OUT] key.

• You can also use the Preview function to edit the stored locate points (edit points). Refer to “Preview Function” on page “62” for more information.

3.Press the [STORE] key.

The “Press LOCATE: ##” menu will appear as indicated before. Ignore this go to the next step.

4.Press the memory key that you pressed in Step 1 again.

The STORE LED will turn off. The edited data is stored, and the recorder displays the previous Time Base indication.

• Refer to page “39” for more information on Auto Punch In/Out.

• Refer to page “66” for more information on Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, and Erase.

• Refer to page “55” for more information on Auto Return and Auto Repeat.

Storing and editing [LOCATE] key

You can store up to 99 individual time data in the [LOCATE] key for Locate only operations. The time data stored can also be assigned with a specific locate number from 01-99. This means the desired locate number can be specified to locate that specific time data. The memory data of the [LOCATE] key can also be edited in the same manner as the data in the Memory key. After editing the data the [LOCATE] key can locate that point, or even be re-stored as data for other Memory keys.

<Notes>

• The last data located with the Memory key or [LOCATE] key is constantly stored as LOCATE number 00. However, this data is constantly replaced after every LOCATE command. Therefore, do not use Locate Number 00 for independent Locate data.

• You cannot preview the data stored in the [LOCATE] key, though it is possible to preview data stored in other Memory keys.

* If you use a time base that is not an ABS time, there is a need to priory switch to the desired time base using the

[SHIFT] key and [DISP SEL] key.

* Any editing or storing of data for the LOCATE point is valid only for the program that is currently started up.

Storing in real-time

You can store the locate point (in the ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base) in real-time while the recorder is playing.

POWER

FOOT SW

1/9/17

2/10/18

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

RECORD TRACK

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

3/11/19

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

9-16

AUTO RTN

AUTO PLAY

SHIFT

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

AUTO

24bit

REHEARSAL

PUNCH

96kHz

OPTICAL

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

ALL INPUT

17-24

TRACK SHIFT

TAKE

RECORD

ALL READY

CLIPBOARD

OUTIN

EDIT SETUP

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH

START

OUTIN

PREVIEW

CHARACTER

UNDO/REDO

NEXT TC

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

LOCATE

P.EDIT

PLAY

REW

F FWD

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

DISP SEL

TIME BASE SEL

EXECUTE/YES

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

HOLD

END

1.Press the [PLAY] button to start playback.

2.Press the [STORE] key (the STORE LED lights up).

The memory number selection menu will appear, as follows.

Flashing

LOCATE

FSMH

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

232221201918

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)

FSMH

∞

OL 0

kHz

BIT

∞

LOCATE

232221201918

16151413121110

98765

CLOCK

INT

3.Select the LOCATE number desired using the [JOG] dial.

LOCATE number from 00-99 are selectable. However, select a number other then 00.

4.Next press the [LOCATE] key.

The time base (or bar/beat/clock) put on hold is stored as data in the LOCATE number selected. The system will return to the original time base when the storage process is completed, and playback is resumed.

• When pressing the [STORE] key in step 2, if the [STORE] key is pressed while holding down the [SHIFT] key, data to be registered will be held and be

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confirmed. To register data after confirmation, press

5.After completing the store process, press the [STOP] button to stop the recorder section.

the [STORE] key again and press the desired memory key.

Edit and re-store data that is already stored

RECALL the desired time data already stored in the [LOCATE] key, edit that data and re-store it.

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TAKE

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE REC END

LOCATE ABS 0

OPTICAL

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ALL INPUT

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AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH

START

OUTIN

PREVIEW

CHARACTER

UNDO/REDO

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

LOCATE

P.EDIT

PLAY

REW

F FWD

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

DISP SEL

TIME BASE SEL

EXECUTE/YES

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

HOLD

END

NEXT TC

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1.Press the [RECALL] key while the recorder is stopped.

The menu to select the LOCATE number will appear.

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2.Turn the [JOG] dial to select the desired LOCATE number, then press the [LOCATE] key.

The data edit mode will appear when the data stored in the selected LOCATE number appears.

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4.Press the [STORE] key (the STORE LED lights up).

The LOCATE number selection menu to store data will appear.

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• If the [STORE] key is press instead of the [LOCATE] key at this stage, it becomes possible to directly LOCATE the time data of the selected LOCATE number. For more details refer to the next section on “Locate Functions.”

5. You can use the [JOG] dial to input the desired LOCATE number.

6. Press the [LOCATE] key.

The edit time data is stored as the time data for the selected LOCATE number.

3.Turn the SHUTTLE dial to move the (cursor) column of the time indication to edit (cursor flashing point), increase or decrease the number setting with the JOG dial or input the desired time base.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Locate Function)

Locate Function

The recorder swiftly locates (it moves the current location of the recorder section) the desired point when necessary. Locate include edit points (in ABS time, MTC time, or in bar/beat/clock) that are stored for the Copy, Move, Paste, Erase, or Auto Punch In/Out operations. They also include Locate by specifying a voluntary time, and Locate specifying a voluntary Locate Number (01-99), as well as Locate directly to the recording end point in a Program (REC END). An application of he Locate function includes auto functions such as Auto Play, Auto Return and Auto Repeat.

Direct Locate

The Direct Locate function enables you to locate the following points:

• Locate the beginning of the Program (LOCATE ABS 0) Press the [REWIND] button while holding down the

[STOP] button.

The recorder will immediately locate the beginning of the currently-selected Program.

• Locate the recording end point of the Program (LOCATE

REC END)

Press the [F FWD] button while holding down the [STOP] button.

The recorder will immediately locate the end point of the currently-selected Program.

• Specify the Locate Number to locate data

1. Press the [RECALL] key.

The Locate Number selection menu appears.

LOCATE

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2. Turn the [JOG] dial or press the [NEXT] key/[PREV] key to select the desired number.

3. Press the [LOCATE] key once.

The time stored in the selected Locate Number appears.

4. Press the [LOCATE] key again.

The time data of the selected LOCATE number is swiftly located. The located time data is constantly stored as time data in Locate Number 00.

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• Locate the position stored in one of the memory keys Press the desired memory key, then press the [LOCATE]

key.

The recorder will locate the point (edit point) stored in the corresponding memory key immediately.

The located time data is always stored as time data in Locate Number 00.

• Locate a specified point Refer to “Editing and storing locate data” in the chapter

“Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)” for information on how to edit the data and on pressing the [LOCATE] key instead of the [STORE] key.

The point at specified time value (or bar/beat/clock value) will be located immediately.

• Locate the last-located point Directly press the [LOCATE] key.

The time data of Locate number 00 is located. Locate number 00 is always update with the last data located (excluding LOCATE ABS 0 and LOCATE REC END). Therefore, you will locate the data in memory number 00 every time you directly press the [LOCATE] key.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Locate Function)

Auto Play function

The Auto Play function allows the recorder to start play back automatically from the located point. AUTO PLAY mode should be turned on before you execute the Direct Locate function described above.

<Note>

• This function is effective within 24 ABS hours. Therefore, if playback continues over the recording end point, the recorder will still continue counting the time. Also, when the recorder locates ABS REC END, it will continue counting the time from the recording end point. (However, the unit does not access the disk after reaching the recording end point.)

• If the "Chain Play mode" in the SETUP mode is set other than "Off," ON/OFF of AUTO PLAY cannot be executed.

<Example: Operation at locating to the AUTO PUNCH IN point.>

AUTO PUNCH IN point

2. Press the [LOCATE] key, or memory key.

The recorder locates the point and plays as shown in the diagram.

3. Press the [STOP] button to stop the unit.

LOCATE

LOCATE START

1. Press the [AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY] key to turn on the [AUTO PLAY] LED.

PLAYBACK

LOCATE

LOCATE START

• You can set a preroll time in the “Preroll Time?” menu in SETUP mode so that the recorder will start playback preroll time before the locate point. You can set the preroll time from 0 to 10 seconds. Refer to the chapter “Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP Mode)” on page “

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Auto Return function

This function allows the recorder to play data up to the AUTO RTN END point, then automatically locate the AUTO RTN START point as shown in the diagram below. To enable this function, AUTO RTN mode should be on and the AUTO RTN START point and AUTO RTN END point should already be set.

<Note>

If the "Chain Play mode" in the SETUP mode is set other than "Off," ON/OFF of AUTO RETURN cannot be executed.

AUTO RTN START point

PLAYBACK START

STOP

Automatic locating to the AUTO RTN START point subsequent to playback to the AUTO RTN END point.

PLAYBACK

LOCATE

AUTO RTN END point

1. Store the AUTO RTN START and AUTO RTN END points.

Refer to the chapter “Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)” on page “50” for information on storing the desired points in the [AUTO RTN START] key and the [AUTO RTN END] key.

2. Press the [AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY] key to turn on the [AUTO RTN] LED.

AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY

3. Start playback a little before the AUTO RTN END point.

The recorder operates as shown in the diagram.

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Model D2424 Reference Manual (Locate Function)

Auto Repeat function

The Auto Repeat function allows the recorder to repeat playback up to the AUTO RTN END point, automatically locate the AUTO RTN START point, then play up to the AUTO RTN END point until you cancel the function by pressing the STOP button. To enable this function, both AUTO PLAY mode and AUTO RTN mode should be turned on, and the AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point should already be set. Using this function will facilitate the Auto Punch In/Out and Manual Punch In/Out rehearsal. See “Hint” after the following section.

<Note>

If the "Chain Play mode" in the SETUP mode is set other than "Off," ON/OFF of AUTO REPEAT cannot be executed.

AUTO RTN START point

AUTO RTN END point

2. Press the [AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY] key to turn on the [PLAY RTN], [AUTO PLAY] LEDs.

3. Start playback a little before the AUTO RTN START point.

PLAYBACK START

PLAYBACK

LOCATE

1. Store the AUTO RTN START and AUTO RTN END points.

Refer to the chapter “Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)” on page “50” for information on storing the desired points in the [AUTO RTN START] key and the [AUTO RTN END] key.

The recorder operates as shown in the diagram, and stops at the AUTO RTN START point.

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<Hint>

You can make repeated Auto Punch In/Out rehearsal much easier and quicker by using the Auto Repeat function. Set the AUTO RTN START point prior to the AUTO PUNCH IN point, and set the AUTO RTN END point after the AUTO PUNCH OUT point. The recorder will repeat the operation automatically so you can concentrate on your rehearsal. Cancel Auto Repeat mode before you record a take. The recorder will play this range repeatedly for rehearsal, which makes it easy for you to check the recording level and practice your performance.

PLAYBACK START

AUTO PUNCH IN point

AUTO RTN START point

AUTO PUNCH OUT point

AUTO RTN END point

Rehearsal range

PLAYBACK

LOCATE

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Chain Play function)

Chain Play function

“Chain play” functions to playback, in any order, the tunes recorded on a multiple number of programs. There are three modes of chain play and each operates as shown below. Before executing these modes, “AUTO RTN START point” and “AUTO RTN END point” must be set for each program. For details, please read the explanations starting from the next page.

AUTO RTN START point

PGM 02

AUTO RTN START point

PGM 05

STOP

Playback

STOP

Playback

AUTO RTN END point

In the pause mode, as shown in the example on the left, upon reaching the “END point” at playback of program 02, the recorder automatically stops at the “START point” of program 05 which is to be played back next. If chain play is executed again at the stopped point, it will stop again at the next program 10 “START point.”

STOP

PGM 01

AUTO RTN START point

PGM 02

PGM 05

PGM 01

AUTO RTN START point

PGM 02

AUTO RTN START point

STOP

AUTO RTN START point

Playback

AUTO RTN END point

In the auto play mode, as shown in the example on the left, upon reaching the “END point” of program 02 started in playback, the recorder will automatically playback in setup order between the “START points - END points,” and, at the moment playback is finished at the “END point” of the last program 01, stops at the “START point” of the first program.

In the repeat mode, playback is repeated until the above auto play mode is canceled.

PGM 05

PGM 01

AUTO RTN START point

Playback

AUTO RTN END point

<Note>

If power is switched off and then switched on again while set to the Repeat mode, playback will automatically start from the first program.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Chain Play function)

Setup of the Chain Play List

The chain play list is setup via the “Chain Play List?” menu in the SETUP mode. The following procedure is based on the assumption that a multiple number of programs are in the current drive and that a tune is recorded in each program.

1. Enter the SETUP mode by pressing the [SETUP] key while the D2424 is in the stop mode.

2. Use the [JOG] dial to display the “Chain Play List?,” and then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The display will change to setup of the play list.

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As an example, if the chain play list is set as shown below, chain play is possible in the order of: program 3 - program 5 - program 2. If the chain list is to be ended after program 1, as shown in the example below, set “EE” at fourth (“c04”) in the chain list. By selecting “EE,” the chain play list setting will be “c01” - “c03,” and beyond “c04” will be invalid. “EE” can be selected with the [JOG] dial while the right program number is flashing.

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This display indicates the initial setting in which no chain list is setup (“EE” means “invalid.”). The chain play number can be set in the currently blinking section (left) and numbers “01” through “99” can be input via the [JOG] dial. Also, the flashing section can be moved from the left “01” to the right “EE” by pressing the [EXECUTE/ YES] key, and except for “EE,” each program number currently in the disk can be selected via the [JOG] dial.

3. Input the chain number via the [JOG] dial and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The flashing section will move from left to the right “EE.”

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4. Select the desired program number via the [JOG] dial and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The chain number of the selected program will be set and, the same as in <Step 2>, the left section will flash. For example, if it has been set as shown below, the setting will be for playback of the program 5 tune in the second order.

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<Note>

* In order to execute chain play, “

START point

” and “

AUTO RTN END point

setup in each program to be played back. Refer to previous page “50” for how to register memory points.

* If the chain play list is edited even once, the

Chain Play Mode will be set “ In such case, after setup of the chain play list, reset the Chain Play Mode to “ON” .

AUTO RTN

OFF

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kHz

Repeat these procedures to set up the chain play number in the desired program.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Chain Play function)

Setup of the Chain Play Mode

Upon setup of the previous “Chain Play List,” select the desired mode in the “Chain Play MD?” (Setup of the chain play mode) menu in the same SETUP mode.

<Note>

The chain play mode setting will be held even though power is switched off, and if power is switched when the D2424 is set to pause mode, the recorder will automatically execute chain play. If chain play is no longer required, reset to “

Off”

the “

Chain Play MD?

” menu after ending chain play.

1. Press the [SETUP] key while the D2424 is in the stop mode to switch to the SETUP display.

2. Display the “Chain Play MD?” menu via the [JOG] dial and then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder will change to the display for setting up of the chain play mode and the present setup mode will flash (In the initial setup, “Off” will flash).

SETUP

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3. Select the desired mode via the [JOG] dial.

When the [JOG] dial is rotated, modes other than the currently shown “Off” listed below can be selected.

“Off”

“Pause” (Pause mode)

“Auto P” (Auto play mode)

Refer to previous page 57 on the function of each mode.

“Rpt” (Pepeat mode)

4. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key after selecting the mode.

The recorder will exit from the SETUP mode after setup is completed. In this step, if it was completed in the setup other than the “Off” mode, the D2424 will automatically locate to the “AUTO RTN START point” of the first program in the previously setup “Chain list” and stop. If it was completed after setup to “Off,” the D2424 will return to the first display of the program prior to entering the SETUP mode.).

If the D2424 is played back after this, functions of the mode selected will be executed from the first program in the chain list.

Normally, in chain play as explained above, execution starts from the first program on the chain list but any program of your choice can be specified and chain play executed from that program. For details, refer to “Specify the program and execute

chain play”.

Be sure the Chain Play List is set up correctly before setting the chain play mode. Each setting of the chain play mode except “Off,” will not function if the previously mentioned “Chain play list” is not set up correctly beforehand. If the mode is executed while set up of with an incorrect list, after displaying “Illegal P.List!,” the D2424 will automatically go to the previously mentioned “Chain Play List?” menu.

Specify the Program and Execute Chain Play

Specify at random a program set in the chain play list and execute chain play from the program specified. This operation can be executed only when the “Chain Play MD?” menu is set in other than “Off.”

1. Press the [PGM SEL] key while the D2424 is in the stop mode.

After “Select Chain No!,” is displayed, the first number in the present chain play list will flash and the program, and its title, will be displayed.

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2. Select the desired program with the [JOG] dial and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The sequence number currently set in the chain list can be selected by rotating the [JOG] dial. The program /title in selected order will be simultaneously displayed. After selection, when the [EXECUTE/YES] key is pressed, the D2424 will locate to the “AUTO

RTN START point” of the selected program.

3. Start playback by pressing the [PLAY] button.

Chain play will be execute in compliance to the currently set “Chain Play MD?” mode.

<Note>

You cannot record or edit in the chain play mode. It will only play back the program set in the chain play list.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Cue & Review Function)

Cue & Review Function

This chapter explains how to use the “Cue & Review” function with the [REWIND] button, the [F FWD] button, and the [SHUTTLE] dial, and also explains “Digital Scrubbing” with the envelope function.

During Cue/Review and Digital Scrubbing you will hear the sound recorded on the disk, which makes it easy for you to swiftly locate the desired point without failure while listening to the sounds.

The prerequisite of the following operation is that the time base is ABS, however, the operation can be executed in any time base. To execute this function with a non-ABS time base there is a need to priory switch over to the desired time base.

Cue & Review function using the [REWIND] and [F FWD] buttons

You may cue & review the audio data at five-times speed while the recorder is playing.

1. Press the [PLAY] button to play the audio data.

2. Press the [F FWD] button during playback.

This cues in the forward direction at five-times speed. The PLAY LED and F FWD LED lights up while cuing is taking place.

3. Adjust the monitor sound of the track to monitor on the mixer.

4. Press the [PLAY] button again to restore the original play back speed.

5. Press the [REWIND] button instead of the [F FWD] button.

This cues in the rewind direction at five-times speed. The PLAY LED and REWIND LED lights up while cuing is taking place.

6. Press the [PLAY] button to restore the original playback speed.

Cue & Review function using the [SHUTTLE] dial

You can use the [SHUTTLE] dial for +1~-7 times or -1~-8 times

1. Press the [PLAY] button to start playback.

2. Turn the [SHUTTLE] dial clockwise during playback.

The forward direction cue speed variates from +1~ -7 times speed depending on the degree (angle) of turning the dial. PLAY LED flashes and F FWD LED lights up during the cue process.

3. Adjust the monitor sound of the track to monitor on the mixer.

4. Let go of the [SHUTTLE] dial to return to normal play speed.

5. Similarly, turn the [SHUTTLE] dial counterclockwise during playback.

The rewind direction review speed variates from -1~ -8 times speed depending on the degree (angle) of turning the dial. PLAY LED flashes and REWIND LED lights up during the review process.

6. Let go of the [SHUTTLE] dial to return to normal play speed.

Digital scrubbing using the envelope function

You may perform digital scrubbing using the “Envelope Function” of the recorder while the recorder

is stopped. The envelope function allows digital scrubbing for each track recorded. The display will show the envelope indication of the track selected.

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ACCESS

9-16

AUTO RTN

CLIPBOARD

AUTO PLAY

EDIT SETUP

SHIFT

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

AUTO

24bit

REHEARSAL

PUNCH

96kHz

RECORD

ALL READY

TAKE

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE REC END

LOCATE ABS 0

OPTICAL

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

ALL INPUT

17-24

TRACK SHIFT

AUTO RTN

AUTO PUNCH

START

OUTIN

PREVIEW

CHARACTER

UNDO/REDO

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

LOCATE

P.EDIT

PLAY

REW

F FWD

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

DISP SEL

TIME BASE SEL

EXECUTE/YES

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

HOLD

END

NEXT TC

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Cue & Review Function)

1. While the recorder section is stopped, depress the [SHIFT] key and then press the [RECORD TRACK] select key of the desired record track.

This turns ON the envelope function. The envelope indication of the selected track will appear on the display. The following example shows the indication of track 4 envelope, after [RECORD TRACK] select key [4/12/20] is pressed. At this time the recorder is in the STILL status (scrub mode is in still status) and the REWIND LED and F FWD lights up.

Playback point (time)

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Track indication

2. You can use the [JOG] dial to digitally scrub the performance of the track selected.

The envelope of the performance recorded on the track variates in real-time. During forward direction scrub the F FWD LED lights up, and during rewind direction scrub the REWIND LED lights up.

3. Adjust the monitor sound of the selected track so that it can be monitored on the mixer.

4. Press the [RECORD TRACK] select key of the desired record track to select another track.

“Please Wait!” will briefly appear and then go to the envelope indication of the selected track. The following example shows the case when the indication is switched from track 4 to track 12.

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5. Press the [STOP] button to stop the envelope function.

Doing so will turn OFF the envelope function. The recorder will return to the time base indication prior to turning the envelope function ON.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Preview Function)

Preview Function

The preview function enables you to repeatedly audition the rise (fade in) or the fall (fade out)

of the sound data at a locate point (edit point) that is stored in the [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT], [AUTO RTN START/END], or [CLIPBOARD IN/OUT] key. This is also called “point rehearsal.”

With this function, you can check the locate points in real-time. You can also use this function to fine-tune the position of the locate points while previewing the sound. This function is effective only when the recorder is stopped.

• Previewing the rise of the sound (fade in)

While holding down the [SHIFT] key, press the [AUTO RTN STAR T] key, the [AUTO PUNCH OUT] key, or [CLIPBOARD IN] key.

[AUTO RTN ST ART] key

[CLIPBOARD] IN key

AUTO RTN

AUTO PLAY

SHIFT

CLIPBOARD

EDIT SETUP

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PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

Memory data

OUTIN

LOCATE

CHARACTER

PREV TC

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• Previewing the fall of the sound (fade out)

While holding down the [SHIFT] key, press the[AUTO END START] key, the[AUTO PUNCH IN] key, or the [CLIPBOARD OUT] key.

[AUTO PUNCH IN] key

[CLIPBOARD OUT] key

AUTO RTN

AUTO PLAY

SHIFT

CLIPBOARD

EDIT SETUP

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

START

OUTIN

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

SHIFT key

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AUTO PUNCH

OUTIN

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LOCATE

[AUTO RTN END] key

END

NEXT TC

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During operation, the meter display will light up from left to right.

Approx. 2sec.

1 sec. (mute playback)

1 sec. (normal playback)

The sound rises at the memory point.

The recorder repeats playback the “rise sound” at the locate point (edit point). As shown in the diagram, one-second of data prior to the locate point is muted during playback. The mute is off (fade in) at the locate point and the sound is played back for one second. The recorder will repeat this operation until you quit the Preview function.

During operation, the meter display will light up from left to right.

Approx. 2sec.

1 sec. (normal playback)

1 sec. (mute playback)

The sound falls at the memory point.

The recorder repeats playback of the “fall sound” at the locate point (edit point). As shown in the diagram, one-second of data prior to the locate point is played back, then muted (fade out) at the locate point. The muted playback continues for one second. The recorder will repeat this operation until you quit the Preview function.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Preview Function)

Executing the Preview function

1. Press the desired memory key while holding down the [SHIFT] key when the recorder is stopped.

2.Adjust the monitor sound of the selected track so that it can be monitored on the mixer.

Pressing the desired memory key will enable you to preview the sound at the locate point (edit point) stored in the corresponding memory key.

<Note>

If data stored in each memory key is in the initial state, all memory keys will be in ABS time 00h 00m 00s. In other words, the program head value is in the memory. Should fade out preview be executed in this condition, the “Void Data !” message and memory data “00h 00m 00s” will alternately flash in the display as a warning. However, for fade in preview, this will function as the memory data “00h 00m 00s” point.

3.Press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key.

[AUTO PUNCH IN] key [AUTO RTN END] key

[CLIPBOARD OUT] key

[AUTO PUNCH OUT] key [AUTO RTN START] key [CLIPBOARD IN] key

OperationMemory key

The recorder plays the fall (fade out) of the sound at the locate point stored in the keys.

The recorder plays the fall (fade in) of the sound at the locate point stored in the keys.

Trimming the sound while previewing

You can trim the position of the locate point (edit point) using the [JOG] dial while you preview

the sound. At this time, you can also adjust the size of the trimming steps (the amount of offset controlled by the [JOG] dial). Trimming allows you to fine-tune the position of the locate point stored in the memory keys while previewing the sound. Use this function to change the Auto Punch In/Out points, the start point of Copy & Paste and Move & Paste, and the start and end points of the Erase function.

<Notes>

• You can audition the result of trimming during the next preview. That is, if you trim the position while previewing the sound for the first time, you can check the result when you preview the sound next time.

• If the locate point is shifted outside the range of the preview playback as a result of trimming, “Void Data!” and the locate point indication appear alternately. In this case, you cannot use the Preview function. Trim the position again so that it will be within the playback range.

• When Auto Punch mode is turned on and you trim the Auto Punch In or Auto Punch Out point while previewing the sound with “Void Data!” indicated on the display, Auto Punch mode will be cancelled.

1.Start previewing the sound by following the steps described on the previous page.

2.Use the [JOG] dial to trim the position.

When previewing starts, the unit of JOG trimming flashes on the screen. For example, value of SF (sub-frame) flashes if ABS Time Base or MTC Time Base is selected. CLK (clock) flashes if BAR/BEAT/CLK is selected. The flashing value also indicates the position you can trim.

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3.To change the unit of trimming, turn the [SHUTTLE] dial.

These key or dial will change the trimming unit as follows:

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(clockwise)

SHUTTLE dial

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4.Trim the position at the selected unit (digit).

5.Press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key.

The trimmed locate point (edit point) data will be stored in the corresponding memory key.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Multiple Undo Function)

Multiple Undo Function

To undo recordings or edits, you can use the Multiple Undo (Time Jump) function (explained in this

section) as well as the Single Undo/Redo function (explained in the Quick Operation Guide and the “Punch in/out” and “Track editing” sections of this manual).

You can use the Multiple Undo (Time Jump) function only for a current drive disk that was formatted

with the Multiple Undo turned on. (See page 31 for more information on the format operation.) The Single Undo/Redo function enables you to undo and redo the current take of recording or edit (Punch in/out, Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase). However, if you record a new take, you will no longer be able to apply the Undo/Redo function to the previous take.

On the other hand, the Multiple Undo (Time Jump) function can be applied to all takes made after the

current drive disk is formatted. To undo a take, select the date and time (at which you finish making the corresponding take) of the edit based on the internal clock.

When you finish recording or editing a take on a current drive disk that was formatted with the Multiple Undo function turned on, that take will get the time stamp of the internal clock (e.g.: [10:50.37

11.Dec?]). Therefore, you can always recall the desired take. This is quite different from the Single Undo/Redo function.

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• The time stamp of each take references to the internal clock of the recorder. Therefore, after formatting the current drive disk, be sure to set the internal clock correctly. Refer to the Quick Operation Guide for more information on how to set the internal clock.

• Recording (or editing) more takes will consume more disk space on a current drive disk that was formatted with the Multiple Undo function turned on. This is because more disk space is required to enable the Undo function for any take. Therefore, such a current drive disk with a smaller capacity may not have enough disk space to perform the Multiple Undo function. In this case, performing the disk optimization in Setup mode may increase the free space available for the Undo function. (For more information, see the “Helpful Tips” on page 65.)

• If you use the Multiple Undo function, you cannot use the Single Undo/Redo function.

• If you try to use the Multiple Undo function on a current drive disk that was formatted with the Multiple Undo function turned off, the recorder displays “Void!” and ignores your operation.

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Using the Multiple Undo function

1.While the recorder is stopped, press and hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [UNDO/REDO] key.

The recorder displays the date and time of a take (as shown below), and “?” and “SURE ?” flash. To select the date and time for another take, turn the [JOG] dial.

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2.Use the [JOG] dial or the [NEXT] key and [PREV] key to select the desired date and time, and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder displays “Multiple Undo” momentarily, performs the Undo function, and recalls the time base indication that was shown before the function was performed. “COMPLETED!” lights up on the screen.

3.Press the [EXIT/NO] key or the [STOP] button.

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To increase the free space on the disk available for the Multiple Undo function, optimize the

current drive disk using the “Disk Optimize?” menu in Setup mode. However, remember that

if you optimize a current drive disk that recorded several takes, only the most recent take will remain and other takes will be erased. If you wish to keep other takes, follow the procedure below, then optimize the disk.

• First, apply the Multiple Undo function to the take you wish to keep, then optimize the disk.

For example, if six takes exist on the disk, as shown below, and you wish to keep only Take 4, apply the Multiple Undo function to Take 4. As shown on the second time axis, Take 4 moves up to the most recent position. Now, if you optimize the disk, all takes but Take 4 will be erased.

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• Apply the Multiple Undo to the desired takes and copy the Program.

For example, if you wish to keep Take 2 and Take 4, follow the procedure described above to apply the Multiple Undo function to Take 2, then create a copy of the Program. (The Program copy will have only Take 2 available for the Multiple Undo function.) In the same way, apply the Multiple Undo function to Take 4 this time, then create another copy of the Program. In this way, you can create copies of the Programs that contain the desired takes.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks)

Editing Tracks

The recorder features speedy, nonlinear, nondestructive editing of independent audio tracks because

it uses a 3.5 inch E-IDE hard disk. The following four editing functions allow “Editing of Independent

Audio Tracks.”

Copy & Paste

You can copy a specific range of data from a specific track and paste it to the same or a different track. Copy & Paste is possible in the presently active program or also in a different program.

Move & Paste

You can move a specific range of data from a specific track and paste it to the same or a different track.

Between tracks 1-56, exchanging is possible in mono track units or group track units (Stereo pair 2 tracks or 8 tracks).

Any type of track name can be registered and edited for each channel.

Track Exchange

Editing the track name

Move & Paste

You can erase a specific range of data from a specific track or all tracks.

<Note>

Although Copy & Paste can be executed in a different program, all other editing work can only be done within the currently active program. Consequently, in order to edit the active program, the desired program should be selected before starting to edit. In general, don’t change a program until you finish editing except to Copy & Paste to a different program. If editing is started while in another program, you could accidentally lose data. Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, and Erase with the exception of track exchange and editing the track name, is possible only for data recorded on the real track. If data stored in the additional track is to be edited, move it temporarily to a real track, and then edit it.

Copy & Paste and Move & Paste

Copy & Paste and Move & Paste might seem like the same function. However, they are different, as shown in the diagram. Remember this difference when you start using these functions.

• Copy & Paste

Using the Copy & Paste function enables you to copy a specific range of data from a specific track to the clipboard as shown below (this is called “Copy Clip” operation on the unit), then paste the data at a specific point in a specific track. The number of copy source tracks and the number of destination tracks are the same. That is, if you copy mono track data, you can paste it to a mono track. If you copy adjacent odd/even tracks (e.g., track 1 and track 2), you can paste it to adjacent odd/even tracks. After paste is

• Move & Paste

Move & Paste is almost the same as Copy & Paste. As shown in the figure, it allows you to move a specific range of data from a specific track to the clipboard (this is called “Move Clip” on the unit), and paste it to a destination track. The difference from Copy & Paste is that the data on the source track and the clipboard will be erased when you paste the data to the destination. That is, you cannot paste the moved data repeatedly. Unlike Copy & Paste, this cannot be executed between programs.

executed, data on the clipboard will remain intact and as can be repeatedly pasted, as well as to other programs.

CLIPBOARD IN point

Copy source track

AUTO PUNCH IN point

Paste destination track

As shown in the drawing, points for copy or move are called the CLIPBOARD IN point for the copy (or move) starting point, and CLIPBOARD OUT point for the ending point, and the paste starting point is called the AUTO PUNCH IN point.

CLIPBOARD OUT point

Copy clip

Paste

Move source track

Paste destination track

CLIPBOARD IN point

AUTO PUNCH IN point

CLIPBOARD OUT point

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<Notes>

• The data on the clipboard will be replaced by new data each time you execute the COPY or MOVE.

• If pasted data overlaps the source data, the content of the source data will be altered.

Perform Copy & Paste and Move & Paste in the following order. The explanation here is on Copy & Paste or Move & Paste methods in the currently active program. For Copy & Paste between programs, read page 69.

Store the copy (or move) start point (CLIPBOARD IN point), end point (CLIPBOARD OUT point), and

the paste start point (AUTO PUNCH IN point).

Check the stored edit points using the Preview

function and make adjustments if necessary.

Specify the copy (or move) source track, and copy

(or move) the data to the clipboard.

Specify the destination track and the number of times for the paste operation (repeated paste),

and execute the paste operation.

Storing the edit points

1. Refer to the “Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys” section for information on storing the copy (or move) start and end points, and the paste start point.

Store the copy (or move) start point to the [CLIPBOARD IN] key, the end point to the [CLIPBOARD OUT] key, and

store the paste start point to the [AUTO PUNCH IN] key.

• See “Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys” on page “50.”

Checking and adjusting the edit points

Executing Copy (or Move)

1. Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the copy (or move) source track to set it READY.

Select from mono tracks or adjacent odd-even tracks (12, 3-4, 5-6 etc.).

<Note>

If you select non-adjacent tracks, such as track 1 and 3, or tracks 1 and 4, the copied (or moved) data will be pasted back to the copy (or move) source tracks.

2. Press the EDIT key repeatedly until “Copy Clip?” (or “Move Clip?”) flashes on the display.

Select “Copy Clip?” to execute Copy & Paste. Select “Move Clip?” to execute Move & Paste.

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3. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The copy (or move) operation will complete immediately. The display briefly indicates “COMPLETED !”, then flashes the “Copy Paste ?” (or “Move Paste ?”) message. The recorder enters standby mode for the paste operation. The indicates (small square) of the selected [RECORD TRACK] select keys continue to flash.

<Notes>

• Pressing the [EXECUTE/YES] key without selecting track in Step 1 will cause the display to indicate an alarm message “Select TRK !”. Select a track, then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

• If an Output point has been specified before the In point (the In point value is the same or large than the Out point value), the display will show the error message “Void In Point!” or “Void Out Point!” and the return to the previous screen. In this case, set the correct In/Out points and try again to copy (or move) the data.

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After you store the edit points, you can check them on the display by pressing the corresponding keys. You may also adjust the points. This section explains how to preview and fine-tune the edit points using the Preview function.

1. While the recorder section is stopped, press and hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the memory key for which you wish to check the edit point.

You can preview “fade in” at the CLIPBOARD IN point, “fade out” at the CLIPBOARD OUT point, and “fade out” at AUTO PUNCH IN point.

2. Trim the edit point while previewing.

• Refer to “Preview Function” on page “62” for more information.

Now the sound data to be pasted has been copied (or moved) to the clipboard, you can check the data on the clipboard by following the steps below. If there is no problem with the data, you can proceed to the paste operation.

Checking the clipboard data

Hold down the [STOP] button and press the [PLAY] button.

The recorder indicates whether the sound data on the clipboard is a copied data or moved data (“Copy Clip” or “Move Clip”) and plays the data (this is called “clipboard playback”). Monitor the playback sound through the mixer channels that correspond to the copied (or moved) tracks. During clipboard playback, the indicates of the [RECORD TRACK] select key for the copied (or moved) track will flash.

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Press the [EDIT] key again to get ready for the paste operation.

“Copy Paste?” or “Move Paste?” flashes on the display.

Executing Paste

4. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again.

The display indication enables you set the number of the paste operations. The number and “SURE?” flash. At this time, the flashing [RECORD TRACK] indicator becomes continuously lit.

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Track display ( ) of the item to be copied (or moved) will change to lit.

5. Select a destination track to paste data.

All selected track’s indicator light up. You can select only mono tracks as the destination of a copied or moved mono track. If you copied or moved adjacent odd-even tracks, you can select only adjacent odd-even tracks as the destination. If you do not select any tracks, the data will be pasted back to the copy or move source track.

6. Turn the [JOG] dial to enter the number of repeats (Repeat= **).

You can enter up to 99. However, this is automatically limited by the available recording source on the disk. That is, if the disk has enough free space, you can set up to 99 repeats. If the disk has only a small amount of free space, the [JOG] dial allows you to set a lower number of repeats.

7. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

“Copy Paste” (or “Move Paste”) flashes and the duration of the pasted data appears as a negative number on the display. This number will count down as the paste operation proceeds. When the paste operation is complete, the flashing “Copy Paste” (or “Move Paste”) lights up continuously, and “COMPLETED !” is displayed.

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8. Press the [EXIT/NO] key or the [STOP] button.

The recorder exits edit mode and displays the previous Time Base indication.

9. Turn off the [RECORD TRACK] select key of the copy (or move) source track.

Single Undo/Redo Paste

You can single undo or redo a Copy & Paste and Move & Paste operation.

• To restore the data that existed prior to the paste operation, press the [UNDO/REDO] key.

• To restore the pasted data after you undo the paste operation, press the [UNDO/REDO] key again.

When you press the [UNDO/REDO] key, the recorder will undo or redo the operation immediately, and display “Undo !” or “Redo !” and “COMPLETED !”.

<Note>

This function only works when this recorder is in the stop mode.

<Note>

If you perform one of the following operations after you use the Copy & Paste or Move and Paste operation, the Undo/Redo function will no longer be effective.

1. If a new recording has been made.

2. When a new editing job is executed (such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase).

3. While in the AUTO PUNCH ON mode, when the AUTO PUNCH IN point is passed in the PLAY (or RECORD) mode.

4. If the power was switched off.

5. If program select was executed.

6. When multiple undo is executed.

<Note>

If you try to execute the paste operation by pressing the [EXECUTE/YES] key when the disk has insufficient free space, “Over !” appears on the display and edit mode is cancelled. In this case, you need to delete unnecessary data or programs.

• Refer to the following section, “Erase,” “Deleting a Program,” or “Duplicating a Program.”

• Refer to page “70” for more information on erasing.

• Refer to page “37” for more information on deleting a program.

• Refer to page “36” for more information on duplicating a program.

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Copy & Paste between programs

Copy & Paste between programs can be performed using the procedures below in the same manner as in the previous “Copy & Paste in the same program.”

Store the copy (or move) start point (CLIPBOARD IN point), end point (CLIPBOARD OUT point), and

the paste start point (AUTO PUNCH IN point).

Check the stored edit points using the Preview

function and make adjustments if necessary.

Specify the track to be copied and copy it in the

clipboard (Copy Clip).

Switch to program for pasting using the program

select function.

Check the registered editing point with the “Preview function” and if necessary, correct the

editing point.

In the same way as before, enter the editing mode by pressing the [EDIT] key. “Copy Paste?” will be

displayed after pressing the [EDIT] key.

Next, specify the track and amount to be pasted

and execute paste.

Checking the clipboard data

Data copied to the clipboard can be confirmed even after switching the program by the above procedure.

For example, when a specific data in Program 1 is copied to the clipboard and then switched to Program 2 in which it is to be pasted, as mentioned before, if the [PLAY] button is pressed while pressing on the [STOP] button, you can listen to data copied in Program 1 (clipboard play).

During clipboard play, “P01” will appear in the display to indicate that copy data in Program 1 is being played back.

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Erase

There are two methods for erasing data. Understand the difference between these methods before you use the Erase function.

• If multiple Programs are set on the disk, first select the desired Program. Do not select another Program, or select

another sampling rate until you finish the erase operation.

• Erasing a specified part of the data between ABS 0

and REC END:

You may erase a specified part of the data between ABS 0 and REC END (the end point of the recording) in the currently-selected Program. (The erased part is replaced with silence.) You can erase data on a mono real track or multiple real tracks. To erase data on an additional track, you need to move the data to a real track, then erase it. As shown below, the REC END point (the end point of recording) is not affected. The erased area is replaced with silence. As a result, the REMAIN time and space will increase. (You will have more recordable space on the disk.)

AUTO PUNCH IN point

Any real track

AUTO PUNCH OUT point

Erase

Silence

• Erasing data from a specified point to REC END:

You may erase all data in the range from a specified point to REC END in the currently-selected Program. You can erase data on a mono real track or multiple real tracks. To erase data on an additional track, you need to move the data to a real track, then erase it. When you erase all tracks’ data, the REC END point will move backward. However, if you erase data on a mono track or multiple tracks (but not all tracks), the REC END point may not be affected. (Refer to the note below.) After the erase operation, the REMAIN time and space will increase.

AUTO PUNCH OUT point

Erase

Silence

(REC END)

Any real track

AUTO PUNCH IN point

ABS 0

REC END

<Note>

If all real tracks contain data as shown below, erasing data on tracks 1 and 2 will not affect the position of REC END. On the other hand, if all Real tracks contain data as shown below, erasing data on tracks 3 - 6 will move up REC END to the end point of tracks 1 and 2.

Real tracks

ABS 0

Trk 6 Trk 5 Trk 4 Trk 3 Trk 2

Trk 1

AUTO PUNCH IN point

AUTO PUNCH OUT point

(REC END)

Real tracks

ABS 0

AUTO PUNCH IN point

Trk 6 Trk 5 Trk 4 Trk 3 Trk 2

Trk 1

AUTO PUNCH OUT point

(REC END)

Trk 6

ABS 0

Trk 5 Trk 4 Trk 3 Trk 2 Trk 1

Erase Erase

Real tracks

Follow the steps below to erase data:

Store the erase start point (AUTO PUNCH IN point) and the erase end point (AUTO PUNCH OUT

point).

Use the Preview function to check the stored edit

points and adjust them if necessary.

Specify a track to erase and execute the function.

REC END

Erase Erase Erase Erase

REC END

Real tracks

Trk 6 Trk 5 Trk 4 Trk 3 Trk 2 Trk 1

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Storing the edit points

1. Refer to the “Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys” section for information on storing the erase start and end points.

Store the erase start point to the [AUTO PUNCH IN] key, and the end point to the [AUTO PUNCH OUT] key.

• If you wish to erase the data from a specific point, store the REC END or later point as the erase end point. Refer to the <Note> for information on storing the REC END point.

• See “Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys” on page “50”.

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Checking and adjusting the edit points

After you store the edit points, you can check them on the display by pressing the corresponding keys. You may also adjust the points.

1. While the recorder section is stopped, press and hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the memory key for which you wish to check the edit point.

You can preview “fade-out” at the AUTO PUNCH IN point and “fade-in” at AUTO PUNCH OUT point.

2. Trim the edit point while previewing.

• Refer to “Preview Function” on page “62” for more information.

Executing Erase

1. Press the [RECORD TRACK] select key to select the track to erase, to set it READY.

You can select a mono track or multiple tracks (including all tracks). The selected track indication flashes.

2. Press the [EDIT] key repeatedly until “Erase” flashes on the display.

3. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The flashing “Erase” message lights up steadily, and “SURE?” flashes.

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• To erase the data in its entirety from the tracks, you can also use the Program Delete function to erase the entire Program. In either case, you can expand the recordable area on the disk. Use either one of the erase operations to erase unnecessary data if the recorder displays an alarm message indicating insufficient recordable space for Auto Punch In/Out, Copy & Paste, or Move & Paste.

• To erase the data in its entirety from ABS 0 - REC END, it is recommended that erase end point (AUTO PUNCH OUT point) is stored after the REC END time to ensure through erase performance. To do this, move the recorder section location to the REC END point prior to storing the AUTO PUNCH OUT point, press the [PLAY] button from that location, move the ABS time after the REC END, and store. The hard disk will not successfully access points after REC END though play is executed after REC END, however, this makes it possible to move up the ABS time.

Single Undo/Redo Erase

You can single undo or redo the Erase operation.

• To restore the data that existed before you erased it, press the [UNDO/REDO] key.

• To restore the data after you undo the Erase operation, press the [UNDO/REDO] key again.

When you press the [UNDO/REDO] key, the recorder will undo or redo the operation immediately, and display “Undo !” or “Redo !” and “COMPLETED !”.

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• To cancel the erase operation, press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key while “SURE ?” flashes on the display.

4. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again.

The recorder starts erasing the data and “Wait Erasing!” flashes. When the erase operation is completed, “COMPLETED !” lights up.

5. Press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key.

The recorder exits edit mode and displays the previous Time Base indication.

<Note>

This function only works when this recorder is in the stop mode.

<Note>

If you perform one of the following operations after you use the Copy & Paste or Move and Paste operation, the Undo/Redo function will no longer be effective.

1. If a new recording has been made.

2. When a new editing job is executed (such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase).

3. While in the AUTO PUNCH ON mode, when the AUTO PUNCH IN point is passed in the PLAY (or RECORD) mode.

4. If the power was switched off.

5. If program select was executed.

6. When multiple undo is executed.

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Track Exchange

"Track exchange" is the function that exchanges tracks -- all real tracks and all additional tracks--

currently in the programs, in mono track units or in multiple track (Stereo pair 2 tracks; 8 track units) units. In other words, exchanging tracks in any combination, as shown below, means that data recorded on those tracks will be relocated. This function enables effective use of tracks. Not only will it be possible to make exchanges between real tracks but, by dumping a real track to a blank additional track, another blank real track is created for future recording.

However, since data in this additional track cannot be directly played back in real time, if the data need to be played back or edited, it must be moved to a real track. Also, as explained in the previous "Erase," “Track Exchange” is necessary when checking REC END in the additional track.

Exchange in 8 track units

Exchange in 2 track (stereo pair) units

Track 1 Track 2

Track 3

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Track 8

Track 9

Track 10

Track 11

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Exchange in mono track units

Exchange in 8 track units

Execution of Track Exchange

1. In the stop mode, press the [EDIT] key to display "TRK Exch.Mono?" or "TRK Exch.Group?."

Select "TRK Exch.Group?" to exchange tracks in 2 track (stereo pair)/8 track units, and "TRK Exch.Mono?" to exchange in mono track units.

• Exchanging in group units

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• Exchanging in mono units

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∞

232221201918

CLOCK

INT

kHz

Flashing

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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16151413121110

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

232221201918

CLOCK

INT

kHz

2. After either is displayed, press the [EXECUTE/ YES] key.

The display will change to selecting the tracks for exchanged. To actually select the tracks, please refer to the next page.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks)

∞

kHz

BIT

∞

232221201918

16151413121110

98765

CLOCK

INT

∞

kHz

BIT

∞

232221201918

16151413121110

98765

CLOCK

INT

• Exchanging in group track units

1. By pressing the [EXECUTE/YES] key after “TRK Exch. Group?” is displayed, the display will change as shown below.

This display is indicating that, at present, tracks 18 and 9-16 can be exchanged. "*****" is indicating the track name of the flashing track left two digits (In this example - Name of track

01).

Flashing

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18

CLOCK

24 30 42

∞

232221201918

2. If the [JOG] dial is rotated while "01 08" is flashing, the 8 track unit numbers ("09 16," "17 24," "25 32," "33 40," "41 48," "49 56") or pair track unit numbers ("01 02," "03 04"... "55 56") will be alternately displayed.

3. After selecting the left side track, press the [NEXT] key to move to the flashing right side.

Flashing

• Exchange in mono track units

1. Upon display of the previously mentioned "TRK Exch.Mono?," then pressing the [EXECUTE/YES] key, the display will change as shown below.

This display indicates that, at present, tracks 1 and 2 can be exchanged. "*****" is indicating the track name of the flashing track. In this case, the name of track 01.

Flashing

kHz

INT

2. If the [JOG] dial is rotated when "01" is flashing, the mono track unit numbers ("01"-"56") will be alternately displayed.

3. After selecting the left side track, move to the right side flashing by pressing the [NEXT] key.

Flashing

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

232221201918

4. Display the desired track by rotating the [JOG] dial in the same manner as Step 2.

If the flashing display is to be moved from right to left, either press the [REV] key or rotate the [SHUTTLE] dial.

5. After selecting the left right tracks, press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

Track exchange is executed and simultaneous with completion, "COMPLETED!" is displayed. The D2424 will then return to the display prior to entering the edit mode.

Regardless as to whether "Exch.01 08-09 16" or "Exch.09 16-01 08" is input, there will be no difference in the fact that tracks 1-8 and tracks 916 have been exchanged.

<Note>

You cannot select the same track for left and right. If the same track is mistakenly specified, "Select Err" will be displayed for an instant and then returned to the display prior to execution.

4. The same as in Step 2, display the desired track by rotating the [JOG] dial.

Press the [REV] key or rotate the [SHUTTLE] dial to move the flashing number from right to left.

5. After selecting the left and right tracks, press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

Track exchange is executed and simultaneous with completion, "COMPLETED!" is displayed and then returned to the display prior to entering the edit mode.

Whether "Exch.01-09" or "Exch.09-01" is input, there will be no difference in the fact that track 1 and track 9 have been exchanged.

<Note>

You cannot select the same track for left and right. If the same track is mistakenly specified, "Select Err" will be displayed for an instant and then returned to the display prior to execution.

• As it stands, data in the additional track cannot be played back or REC END confirmed. To do this, data must be moved temporarily onto a real track. When saving the data to an external DAT, adat or SCSI, data on the additional track will be saved in its original state and, when reloading, will be reinstalled on the disk the same as prior to saving it.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks)

Registering the Track name

Any type of track name can be registered or edited for each real track/additional track.

In general, after the current drive is formatted, a "Temporary title"("#TRACK 1," etc.) is automati-

cally registered for all tracks.

This temporary title can be changed and registered as you wish using the "Track Name Edit?" menu

in the SETUP mode. For example, to allow checking at a glance, sound sources (guitar, keyboard, vocal...etc.) recorded on each track, a maximum 8 digit track name can be registered, such as "Guitar" for track 1, "Keyboard" for track 2, "Vocal" for track 3, and so on.

1. Enter the SETUP mode while in the stop mode by pressing the [SETUP] key.

2. Select the "Track Name Edit?" display by rotating the [JOG] dial, and then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

As shown below, the display will change to selecting the desired track and the track number will flash. In the example below, "01" in "TRK:01" will flash.

SETUP

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

232221201918

CLOCK

INT

kHz

5. After input of the desired track name, press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

By pressing the [EXECUTE/YES] key, the D2424 will change to the track number selecting display, the same

PGM

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

232221201918

CLOCK

INT

kHz

as in Step-2 (Track number will flash).

6. If you wish to continue registering track names, repeat <Step-3> and <Step-4>.

SETUP

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

Flashing

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

3. Rotate the [JOG] dial while "01" is flashing to select the desired track number, and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The flashing number will move to the left-end digit to allow input of new letters and symbols (In example below, "#" will flash).

Flashing

SETUP

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

232221201918

PGM

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

CLOCK

INT

kHz

4. Numbers and symbols can be input at the selected (flashing) digit by rotating the [JOG] dial, and the flashing digit can be moved with the [SHUTTLE] dial.

If the [JOG] dial is rotated at the edit point, letters/ numbers/symbols listed in the following can be input. A maximum of 8 digits can be input for a name.

7. Upon completing registering of the track names, press the [EXIT/NO] key to exit from the SETUP mode.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function)

MIDI Sync Function

The following are examples concerning general types of systems using MIDI related functions contained in the recorder.

MIDI clock sync system

By setting any desired meter at any desired point of the programmable tempo map contained in the recorder, and by output of a MIDI clock and song position pointer according to the setting, a hardware type MIDI sequencer can be synchronized as a MIDI clock slave. Consequently, in this system, the recorder will be the master and the MIDI sequencer the slave.

* Restore the default settings on this recorder. * Check for the correct program and proper sampling frequency.

POWER

SETUP

SYSTEM MIDI

CURRENT SCENE STATUS

KEY MODE

ROUTING/ PAIR/

PHASE GROUP

MMC SEND

CH VIEW

FADER MODE

AUX1 AUX2

AUX3 AUX4

ADD.AUX

EFF1 EFF2

CHANNEL

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

1/9/17

2/10/18

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

FOOT SW

CHANNEL/

METER

3/11/19

ACCESS

1-8 ANALOG IN

EQ/LO

GAIN

FREQ

EQ EDIT EQ EDIT

EQ EDIT

SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO

ON ON ON ON ON ON ON

+10

-10

-20

-30

-40

-10

-20

-30

-40

RECORD TRACK

ENVELOPE

9-16

EQ/LO-MID

GAIN

EQ EDIT EQ EDIT

+10

-10

-20

-30

-40

PAGE SELECT

9-16 ADAT IN

AUTO RTN

AUTO PLAY

SHIFT

AUTO

24bit

PUNCH

96kHz

OPTICAL

RECORD

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

ALL READY

ALL INPUT

17-24

TRACK SHIFT

CLIPBOARD

START

OUTIN

EDIT SETUP

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

REHEARSAL

TAKE

PLAY

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

LOCATE

REW

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

END

OUTIN

CHARACTER

NEXT TC

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

P.EDI T

F FWD

EXECUTE/YES

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

DISP SEL

HOLD

TIME BASE SEL

MIDI OUT

MIDI clock & song position pointer

Master Recorder

METER

-3

-6

-9

-12

-18

-24

-36

-40

ST BUSS/SOLO

17-20 EFF RTN

EQ/HI-MID

GAIN

FREQ

PAN

PANPANPANPANPANPAN

EQ EDIT EQ EDIT

+10

-10

-20

-30

-40

-10

-20

-30

-40

PAN

EQ EDIT

SOLO

ON ON

SELECTED EQ

EQ ON

EQ LIBRARY

SOLO

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60

EFF EDIT

EFF 2EFF 1

EFF LIBRARY

STORERECALL

REC BUSS

SOLO

EXIT

ENTER

STORERECALL

SCENE MEMORY

STORERECALL

+1/

/-1

DATA

MIDI Sequencer

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

ANALOG INANALOG IN

1 2 3

ADAT IN

EFF REFF RTNTN

1717

1818

1211

2020

1919

1413

MASTER

MIDI IN

MIDI sound sources

Connecting external equipment (Refer to connecting schematic)

1. Connect the unit [MIDI OUT] to [MIDI IN] of the MIDI sequencer.

2. Set the MIDI sequencer for “external sync mode (EXTERNAL SYNC) by MIDI clock.”

* Refer to the Owners Manual of the equipment in use for details.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function)

Setup of the recorder

1. Because the MIDI clock and song position pointer will be output from the recorder, set the SETUP mode “MIDI sync signal output setting” to “CLK.”

* Initial setting: MTC * Permissible setting: CLK (MIDI clock and song position pointer:”CLK”)

MTC (MIDI time code: “MTC”) Off (No output of MIDI sync signal)

* This item can be setup for each program. * The setting can be saved/loaded as song data. * This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF.

Refer to page “

113

”, SETUP mode “MIDI sync signal output setting” for correct operating procedures.

2. The meter in the desired bar can be set by “Time signature setting” of the SETUP mode.

* Initial setting: 001 bar, 4/4 signature. * Permissible bar setting: 001~999 * Permissible meter setting: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 1/8, 3/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 8/8,

— — (Elimination of signature)

* Permissible setting of maximum number of points: 64 points * This item can be set for each program. * The setting can be saved/loaded as song data. * This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF.

Refer to page “

108

”, SETUP mode “Time Signature Setting” for operating procedure.

3. Tempo in the desired bar can be set by “Tempo setting” of the SETUP mode. Tempo map is made in steps 2 and 3.

* Initial setting: 001 bar, 1st meter, Tempo120. * Permissible bar setting: Follows the previous “Setup of the time signature.” * Permissible signature setting: Follows the previous “Setup of the time signature.”

* Permissible setting of tempo: Quarter note=30~250 .... (Tempo elimination)

Refer to page “

109

”, SETUP mode “Tempo Setting” for operating procedure.

4. Set the SETUP mode “Metronome setting” to ON if click sound is to be output according to the setup tempo map.

* Initial setting: Off * Permissible setup item: Off, On * This item can be set for each program. * The setting can be saved/loaded as song data. * This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF.

Refer to page “

111

”, SETUP mode “Metronome setting” for operating procedure.

5. Press the [DISP SEL] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key, and then change the time base display to BAR/BEAT/CLK.

Confirming the MIDI clock sync

During recording and at playback following the recording, the time base (BAR/BEAT/CLK) is displayed in accordance to the setup tempo map, and the MIDI clock and song position pointer is also output. Confirm that the travel position (BAR/BEAT/CLK) of the recorder and the travel position of the synchronized MIDI sequencer are matched.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function)

* If correct sync cannot be obtained, re-check the connections/cables and setting of both equipment.

<Note>

In the recorder, the “ABS 0” position is set at “002BAR/1BEAT /00CLK.” This setting is made in consideration of the time required (it will not sync immediately) for the MIDI sequencer, etc. to enter into sync. As a result, if the recorder is played back from ABS 0 (LOCATE ABS 0), sync will be completed by the time it reaches the first bar, and will thus synchronize from head of the tune.

Execution of recording

Various ways of recording can be conducted while synchronizing the recorder and the MIDI sequencer with the MIDI clock.

MTC sync/MIDI machine control system

The following will explain synchronization by the MTC (MIDI time code) output and the computer controlling system using MMC (MIDI machine control). In this system, the recorder will be the master and the computer (with sequence software) will be the slave. The recorder will attach any desired offset (time difference) against ABS time (absolute time) and output it as MTC in any desired frame rate. It can also carry out the proper operation upon receiving an MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message from outside. In this case, because the recorder can setup a DEVICE ID number by the SETUP mode “MIDI Device ID Setting” menu, a multiple number of the unit’s can be separately controlled by changing the DEVICE ID numbers in the transmitted message from the computer. In regards to the corresponding content for MMC, refer to the “MMC list” on page “132” and on the Fostex System Exclusive Message, the “Fostex Exclusive List” on page “133.”

* Set the recorder in the initial state. * Confirm the program and sampling frequency.

AUTO RTN

CLIPBOARD

AUTO PLAY

START

POWER

SETUP

SYSTEM MIDI

CURRENT SCENE STATUS

KEY MODE

ROUTING/ PAIR/

PHASE GROUP

MMC SEND

CH VIEW

FADER MODE

AUX1 AUX2

AUX3 AUX4

ADD.AUX

EFF1 EFF2

CHANNEL

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

1/9/17

2/10/18

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

FOOT SW

CHANNEL/

METER

3/11/19

ACCESS

1-8 ANALOG IN

EQ/LO

GAIN

FREQ

EQ EDIT EQ EDIT

EQ EDIT

SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO

ON ON ON ON ON ON ON

+10

-10

-20

-30

-40

RECORD TRACK

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

9-16

EQ/LO-MID

GAIN

EQ EDIT EQ EDIT

+10

-10

-20

-30

-40

ALL INPUT

17-24

TRACK SHIFT

PAGE SELECT

9-16 ADAT IN

EQ/HI-MID

GAIN

FREQ

+10

-10

-20

-30

-40

ENVELOPE

24bit 96kHz

OPTICAL

PANPANPANPANPANPAN

EQ EDIT EQ EDIT

+10

-10

-20

-30

-40

17-20 EFF RTN

SHIFT

AUTO

PUNCH

RECORD

ALL READY

+10

-10

-20

-30

-40

EDIT SETUP

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

REHEARSAL

TAKE

ST BUSS/SOLO

EQ/HI-MID

GAIN

FREQ

PAN

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

METER

-3

-6

-9

-12

-18

-24

-36

-40

+10

-10

-20

-30

-40

OUTIN

PLAY

PAN

EQ EDIT

SOLO

ON ON

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60

AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

EXECUTE/YES

END

OUTIN

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

CHARACTER

STORE

RECALL

DISP SEL

NEXT TC

HOLD

TIME BASE SEL

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

LOCATE

P.EDIT

REW

F FWD

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MMC or Fostex System Exclusive Message

Master Recorder

MIDI IN

Computer System with MMC/MTC software

SELECTED EQ

SOLO

EFF EDIT

EQ ON

EQ LIBRARY

STORERECALL

REC BUSS

SOLO

ENTER

EFF 2EFF 1

EFF LIBRARY

STORERECALL

SCENE MEMORY

STORERECALL

+1/

/-1

EXIT

DATA

MIDI OUT

ANALOG INANALOG IN

1 2 3

ADAT IN

EFF REFF RTNTN

17 

MIDI sound sources

1413

1211

MASTER

MIDI IN

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function)

Connecting to external equipment

Connect the recorder MIDI IN/OUT to the computer (with MIDI interface) MIDI IN/OUT (MMC/ MTC complied sequence software is activated in the computer).

Setup of external equipment

Setup the following in the sequence software.

* Set to MTC external sync mode (EXTERNAL SYNC). * Set for output of MMC. * Set to the desired MTC read out frame rate. * Set start time of the tune (which MTC time is to be the first bar). Refer to precaution in regards to MTC offset, farther on.

For details, refer to Owners Manual of the external equipment.

Setup of the recorder

1. Because MTC will be output from the recorder, set to “MTC” the SETUP mode “MIDI sync signal output setting.”

Refer to page “

113

”, SETUP mode “MIDI sync signal output setting” for operating procedure.

2. Set a random offset time by the SETUP mode “MTC offset time setting.”

* Initial setting: 00h (Hour) 59m (Minute) 57s (Second) 00f (Frame) 00sf (Sub Frame) * Permissible setup time: 00h 00m 00s 00f 00sf ~ 23h 59m 59s 29f 99sf * This item can be set for each program. * The setting can be saved/loaded as song data. * This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF.

Refer to page “

114

”, SETUP mode “MTC offset time setting” for operating procedure.

3. In the SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting,” whether the MTC offset time setup in Step 2 should be output (ABS) at the ABS 00m 00s 00f 00sf position or at the 001BAR 1BEAT 00CLK (bar, signature) must be selected.

* Initial setting: ABS * Permissible setup item: ABS, Bar Beat * This item can be setup for each program. * The setting can be saved/loaded as song data. * This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF.

Refer to page “

115

”, SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting” for operating procedure.

4. Setup to the same frame rate as that setup by the sequence software by “MTC Frame rate setting” of the SETUP mode.

* Initial setting: 25 frames * Permissible setup of frame rate: 24, 25, 29.97nd, 29.97df, 30nd, 30df * This item can be setup for each program. * The setting can be saved/loaded as song data. * This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF.

Refer to page “

113

”, SETUP mode “MTC Frame rate setting” for operating procedure and details.

5. Set to the same figure as the sequence software MMC device number (and Fostex System Exclusive Message device number) by the SETUP mode “MIDI device ID setting.” When the sequence software transmits by “7F,” it means “ALL DEVICE” and therefore, it need not be setup.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function)

* Initial setting: 00 * Permissible setup ID: 00 ~ 99 * This item will be the setting common to all programs. * This setting cannot be saved/loaded as song data. * This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF.

Refer to page “

120

”, SETUP mode “MIDI device ID setting” for operating procedure and details.

6. Press the [DISP SEL] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to show time base in the MTC display.

By “MTC offset time setting” and “MTC offset mode setting,” at what position (ABS 0 or 001BAR/ 1BEAT/00CLK) should the setup MTC (MTC offset time) is to be output is set. When setting the start time of the tune in the sequence software by these setups, be careful of the following points.

* Offset mode: For ABS

If playback is started from ABS 0, since MTC will be output starting from the MTC offset time that has been set, the start time of the tune set by the sequence software must be set about 3 seconds later from the MTC offset time that was setup. This will provide time because the sequence software cannot sync immediately after MTC is output. For example, if the initial setting of 00h 59m 57s 00f 00sf” is used, set the start time of the tune to “01h 00m 00s 00f.” If playback is thus started from ABS 0 (LOCATE ABS 0), sync will be obtained by the time it reaches the first bar and therefore it can be made to sync from the head of the tune.

* Offset mode: For BAR

As mentioned before, because the “ABS 0” position is set at the “002BAR / 1BEAT / 00CLK” position, the setup MTC offset time can be set to the head of the tune without taking into account the time until reaching sync, as mentioned above. The length of the time two bars beforehand will change in accordance to the first bar setting for “signature” and “tempo.” For example, it will be long if the tempo is set slow. This mode can be effectively applied when using the MIDI clock and MTC in parallel, and when using MTC for the sync signal while controlling the recorder with time base BAR/BEAT/CLK.

Confirming MTC sync/MMC

1. During recording and at playback after recording, time base MTC is displayed according to the setting and MTC is output at the same time.

Check that the recorder traveling position (MTC) and the traveling position of the sequence software in sync are matched.

2. Send MMC commands such as PLAY, STOP and LOCATE from the sequence software to see that the recorder will be properly controlled.

When a correct MIDI command (MMC or FEX) is received, “MIDI” in the display will be lit for about 40msec. There is no setting in the recorder to receive MMC or FEX but it will operate if a correct MIDI signal is input.

* If sync and control cannot be done correctly, re-check connections/cables and the setting of both equipment.

Execution of recording

Carry out various recordings while synchronizing the recorder and a MIDI sequencer with the MIDI clock.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function)

Multitrack system by the slave mode

An example of how to make a multitrack system by interconnecting three recorders in a slave mode function, will be explained in the following.

* Initialize the recorder. * Confirm the program. * Set all three recorder’s to the same sampling frequency.

AUTO RTN

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

POWER

RECORD TRACK

1/9/17

2/10/18

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

FOOT SW

3/11/19

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

17-24

9-16

AUTO PLAY

SHIFT

AUTO

24bit

PUNCH

96kHz

OPTICAL

RECORD

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

ALL READY

ALL INPUT

TRACK SHIFT

WORD OUT

WORD IN

AUTO RTN

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

POWER

RECORD TRACK

1/9/17

2/10/18

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

FOOT SW

3/11/19

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

17-24

9-16

AUTO PLAY

SHIFT

AUTO

24bit

PUNCH

96kHz

OPTICAL

RECORD

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

ALL READY

ALL INPUT

TRACK SHIFT

CLIPBOARD

OUTIN

EDIT SETUP

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

REHEARSAL

TAKE

PLAY

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

CLIPBOARD

OUTIN

EDIT SETUP

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

REHEARSAL

TAKE

PLAY

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

AUTO RTN

AUTO PUNCH

START

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

LOCATE

REW

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH

START

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

LOCATE

REW

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

EXECUTE/YES

END

OUTIN

EJECT

CHASE

CHARACTER PREV

LOCATE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

DISP SEL

NEXT TC

HOLD

TIME BASE SEL

P.EDIT

F FWD

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

EXECUTE/YES

END

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

DISP SEL

NEXT TC

HOLD

TIME BASE SEL

P.EDIT

F FWD

CHARACTER PREV

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

OUTIN

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

Master <#1> [Clock Sel?]=Int.

Slave <#2> [Clock Sel?]=Word

MIDI THRU

WORD IN

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

POWER

RECORD TRACK

1/9/17

2/10/18

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

FOOT SW

3/11/19

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

9-16

24bit 96kHz

OPTICAL

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

ALL INPUT

17-24

TRACK SHIFT

AUTO RTN

AUTO PLAY

SHIFT

AUTO PUNCH

RECORD

ALL READY

CLIPBOARD

START

OUTIN

EDIT SETUP

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

REHEARSAL

TAKE

PLAY

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

MIDI IN

AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

LOCATE

REW

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

EXECUTE/YES

END

OUTIN

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

CHARACTER

STORE

RECALL

DISP SEL

NEXT TC

HOLD

TIME BASE SEL

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

P.EDIT

F FWD

Slave <#3> [Clock Sel?]=Word

Equipment interconnections

1.From the recorder (#1) to the recorder (#2), connect WORD OUT to WORD IN and MIDI OUT to MIDI IN.

2.From the recorder (#1) to the recorder (#3), connect WORD OUT to WORD IN.

3.From the recorder (#2) to the recorder (#3), connect MIDI THRU (Note!!!) to MIDI IN.

<Notes>

* In order to slave drive the recorder with each other, the best setting is to supply word clock signals together with

MTC from the master.

* As shown in the above schematic, at input or the Word Clock from the master to the second slave, WORD OUT

from the master must always be branched to the second slave. Do not connect the first slave WORD OUT to the second slave WORD IN .

Setup of the recorder (#1): <Master>

1. Because MTC, which is the reference for sync, is output from the recorder (#1), set the “MIDI sync signal output setting” of the SETUP mode to “MTC.”

Refer to page “

2. A random frame rate to be used is set by the SETUP mode “MTC Frame rate setting.”

Refer to page “

113

”, SETUP mode “MIDI sync signal output setting” for operating procedure and details.

113

”, SETUP mode “MTC Frame rate setting” for operating procedure and details.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function)

3. With the SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting,” whether the MTC offset time will be output (ABS) at the ABS 00h 00s 00f 00sf point or at the 001BAR 1BEAT 00CLK (bar/signature) point of the tempo map, is selected.

Refer to page “

115

”, SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting” for operating procedure and details.

4. A random offset time is set by the SETUP mode “MTC offset time setting.”

Refer to page “

114

”, SETUP mode “MTC offset time setting” for operating procedure and details.

5. “00” is set with the SETUP mode “MIDI device ID setting.”

Refer to page “

120

”, SETUP mode “MIDI device ID setting” for operating procedure and details.

6. Set to “Int.” the clock setting by the SETUP mode “Clock setting.”

Refer to page “

121

”, SETUP mode “Clock setting” for operating procedure and details.

7. Press the [DISP SEL] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to change the time base display to MTC.

Setup of the recorder (#2) <Slave 1> and (#3) <Slave 2>

1. Set the SETUP mode “MTC Frame rate setting” to the same frame rate as in the recorder (#1).

Refer to page “

113

”, SETUP mode “MTC Frame rate setting” for operating procedure and details.

2.Set the SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting” to the same mode as in the recorder (#1).

Refer to page “

115

”, SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting” for operating procedure and details.

3. Set the SETUP mode “MTC offset time setting” to the same offset time as in the recorder (#1).

Refer to page “

114

”, SETUP mode “MTC offset time setting” for operating procedure and details.

4. Set the SETUP mode “MIDI device ID setting,” to “01” in the recorder (#2), and to “02” in the recorder (#3).

Refer to page “

120

”, SETUP mode “MIDI device ID setting” for operating procedure and details.

5. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key While holding down the [SHIFT] key, set slave mode to “On.”

“CHASE” indicator will be flashing in the display.

6. Using the SETUP mode “Slave type setting,” set slave type to “Free.”

* Slave type initial setting: Vari * Permissible setup item: Vari, Free * This item can be set for each program. * The setting can be saved/loaded as song data. * This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF.

Refer to page “

116

”, SETUP mode “Slave type setting”, for operating procedure and details.

7. Set to “Word” the clock setting by the SETUP mode “Clock setting.”

Refer to page “

121

”, SETUP mode “Clock setting” for operating procedure and details.

8. Press the [DISP SEL] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key, to change the time base display to MTC.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function)

<Note>

After this setup, check the following in the recorder (#2) and (#3).

* Blinking of “CHASE” in the display: This will change to constant lit upon completing chase lock in later operation.

* “EXT” and “WORD” are lit in the display: This means it is externally synchronized against the input word clock signal.

Check chase lock

1. When the master recorder (#1) is played back, MTC IN LED of the slave recorder (#2) and (#3) will be lit, “CHASE” in the display will immediately change from blinking to lit and chase lock will be completed.

Check that the MTC time on display are same in both master and slave units.

2. When the master starts recording, the slave will also start recording upon completing chase lock.

3. When the master is stopped, the slave will also stop as MTC from the master will be interrupted.

“CHASE” in the display will change from lit to blinking.

4. During FF/REW, the master only will be in the FF/REW mode and the slaves will remain stopped but when playback/recording is started, the slaves will immediately chase lock.

<Note>

The unit re-chase window is fixed at “10 frame.” In other words, when MTC of the master and slave drifts apart more than 10 frames, it will assume that chase lock is disengaged and the slave will match the position again with the master (re-chase operation). During the re-chase operation, sound output will be muted. If the drift is within 10 frames, the slave will recognize this and continue to travel. Because the master supplies digital signal to slave in this system, re-chase is rarely carried out following chase lock.

* Should the unit fail to correctly chase lock and control, re-check the connection /cables and all settings.

Execution of recording

A variety of recording work can be carried out with all three recorder’s in the chase lock mode.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function)

External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode

Up to this point, synchronization with external MIDI equipment has been explained with the recorder as the master and MIDI equipment as the slave but depending on the slave mode setting, the MIDI equipment can be set as the master and the recorder as the slave.

<Note>

External MIDI equipment which can be used as the master is limited to those which can output MTC.

* Initialize the recorder. * Confirm the program and sampling frequency. * In the following, the explanation will be on the assumption that a computer (with sequence software) is

used.

Computer with MMC/MTC

software

<Slave>

AUTO RTN

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

POWER

RECORD TRACK

1/9/17

2/10/18

4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23

FOOT SW

3/11/19

ENVELOPE

ACCESS

17-24

9-16

AUTO PLAY

SHIFT

AUTO

24bit

PUNCH

96kHz

OPTICAL

RECORD

TRACK SHIFT

8/16/24

ALL READY

ALL INPUT

TRACK SHIFT

CLIPBOARD

START

OUTIN

EDIT SETUP

TC READY TC GEN M.UNDO

REHEARSAL

TAKE

PLAY

STOP

CLIPBOARD PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

PREVIEW

UNDO/REDO

AUTO RTN

AUTO PUNCH

LOCATE

REW

EXIT/NO

PGM SEL

EXECUTE/YES

END

OUTIN

PREV TC

VARI PITCH

CHARACTER PREV

EJECT

CHASE

LOCATE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

DISP SEL

NEXT TC

HOLD

TIME BASE SEL

P.EDIT

F FWD

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

Connection to external equipment

Connect MIDI OUT of the computer (with MIDI interface) with MIDI IN of the recorder. The computer sequence software complying to MMC/MTC must be activated.

Setup of external equipment

Sequence software is setup as follows.

* Set for output of MTC. * Set frame rate of the MTC to be output. * Confirm start time of the tune.

Refer to Owners Manual of the respective equipment for details.

Setup of the unit

1. Set to same frame rate as the sequence software by the SETUP mode “MTC Frame rate setting.”

Refer to page “

113

”, SETUP mode “MTC Frame rate setting” for operating procedure and details.

2. Set to the desired mode by the SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting.”

Refer to page “

115

”, SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting” for operating procedure and details.

3. A random offset time can be set by the SETUP mode “MTC offset time setting.”

Refer to page “

114

”, SETUP mode “MTC offset time setting” for operating procedure and details.

4. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key holding down the [SHIFT] key, set the slave mode to “On.”

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function)

5. Set slave type to “Vari” by the SETUP mode “Slave type setting.”

Refer to page “

116

”, SETUP mode “Slave type setting” for operating procedure and details.

6. Press the [DISP SEL] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key, to change the time base display to MTC.

The position (ABS 0 or 001BAR/1BEAT/00CLK) when the setup MTC (MTC offset time) should be output was setup by the “MTC offset time setting” and “MTC offset mode setting.” In accordance to start time of the tune set by the sequence software, setup as explained below.

Offset mode: For ABS

Set the MTC offset time about three seconds prior to the start time of the tune set by the sequence software. Because the recorder cannot immediately chase lock after input of MTC, in order to sync the unit from head of the tune, set the preroll using the sequence software, and playback from before the actual head of the tune to allow the recorder to enter into sync by the time it arrives at the head of the tune.

Offset mode: For BAR/BEAT

The MTC offset time can be set to the same time as the start time of the tune set by the sequence software. Because the “ABS 0” position is set at the “0002BAR/1BEAT/00CLK” position in the unit, as mentioned before, the preceding time required for sync is already set. The preceding time of two bar lengths could change in length depending on the first bar’s “signature setting” and “tempo setting” mentioned before. For example, it will be longer if the tempo is slowed down.

Confirming chase lock

1. When the sequence software is played, MTC IN LED of the recorder will light, “CHASE” in the display will change from blinking to lit and the chase lock will be completed.

Check that the MTC output by the sequence software and MTC time displayed in the recorder are the same.

2. When the sequence software stops, MTC will be interrupted and the recorder will also stop.

“CHASE” in the display will change from lit to blinking.

3. During FF/REW of the sequence software, the recorder will remain stopped but upon starting to record, the recorder will immediately chase lock.

<Note>

Chase lock of the recorder by MTC only is permissible when speed difference of the MTC from the master is within +/- 5.6%. Against the MTC within this range, variable pitch will be constantly applied internally for chasing. Chase lock, however, will not function against MTC at a speed difference outside this range. Also, when the master speed difference is large, it is advised to let the recorder learn the master speed by entering PLAY prior to recording. By doing so, it will be lock faster from the second and later sessions.

* Should it not be possible to chase lock, re-check connections / cables and all settings.

Execution of recording

Carry out various recordings while the recorder is chase locked to the sequence software.

Sync signal “Free” of the “Slave mode setting” menu: When the recorder is made to chase lock by MTC only, variable pitch will be constantly applied by external MTC. If a digital signal is output to an external digital equipment from the recorder, it will not be able to follow the speed difference (MTC speed difference of the master) of the recorder and the external digital equipment, in some cases, may not be able to input a continuous digital signal. As a counter measure, the sync signal should be set to “Free” by the “Slave mode setting” menu. Using this setting, the recorder will enter self operation by the internal clock, after completion of chase lock, and it will be possible to supply a stable digital signal to the external equipment. Under this setting, when MTC drift between the master recorder and slave recorder exceeds 10 frames, the recorder will assume that chase lock has been disengaged and the slave recorder will carry out position matching again with the master unit (re-chase operation). During the re-chase operation, sound output will be muted and the digital signal will also be interrupted. If it is within 10 frames, the slave recorder will continue to run while admitting this drift.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data)

Saving and Loading Song Data

The recorder allows you to select the data (audio data and Setup data) from a current Program and save it to a DAT machine as an S/PDIF digital signal or to an adat machine as an adat digital signal, or save it to a SCSI device. You can also re-load the saved data to the recorder. In particular, using a SCSI device enables you to save and load the data of all Programs (up to 99 Programs), as well as an individual Program. These save and load functions are convenient when you wish to store Programs (complete or in progress) temporarily to a DAT, adat, or SCSI device to clear enough space on the internal hard disk to make new recordings. Also, in addition to save/load by FMDS-3 Ver. 3, save/load in WAV file is also possible and the saved data transferred to a computer for editing. Furthermore, by installing the optional Model 9044 (BAY+CADDY) in D2424, it becomes possible to install an E-IDE hard disk for backup purpose or the Model 9046 (DVD-RAM drive) and in the same way, and save/load by FMDS-3 Ver. 3.0 or WAV file can be realized.

**********About saved and loaded data**********

The data format and time required to SAVE/LOAD song data will vary between saving and loading with a DAT using S/P DIF digital signals, saving and loading with an adat device using adat digital signals, or saving and loading with a SCSI device/IDE2 (E-IDE hard disk or optional DVD-RAM drive).

S/PDIF digital signal (You can save and load each Program individually.):

Following about five seconds of pilot signal (shown in the diagram below), song data in the current drive is output to a connected DAT. Two tracks of audio data (shown in black in the diagram) are output. To save data from Real tracks 1-24, two-track data will be output twelve times, which takes twelve as much time as the song duration (ABS 0 to REC END). To save all data including Additional tracks 1-56, twotrack data will be output twenty eight times, which takes twenty eight times the song duration. Saved data is also loaded two tracks at a time.

Trk 1&2

Program 1 (P01)

Trk 3&4 Trk 53&54

Program 2 (P02) Program 99 (P99)

Trk 55&56

adat digital signal (You can save and load each Program individually.):

After about five seconds of pilot signal (shown in gray in the diagram below), song data in the current drive is output to a connected adat. Eight-track audio data (shown in black in the diagram) is output. To save the data from Real tracks 1-24, data will be output three times, which takes the same amount of time as the song duration (ABS 0 to REC END). To save all data including Additional tracks 1-56, eight-track data will be output seven times, which takes seven times the song duration. Saved data is also located eight tracks at a time.

Trk 1 ~ 8

Program 1 (P01)

Trk 9 ~ 16

Program 2 (P02) Program 99 (P99)

Trk 49 ~ 56

SCSI or IDE2 (You can save and load each Program individually or all program.):

All Real track data and Additional track data is output simultaneously to a SCSI disk as shown in black in the diagram. Therefore, saving and loading a Program takes much less time relative to a DAT or adat. No pilot signal or beep is recorded. If the available disk space is smaller than the song data size, you may use multiple disks (up to 99 disks) to save and load an entire song. You can also save/load WAV files in DOS formatted disks.

Trk 1 ~ 56

Program 1 (P01) Program 2 (P02) Program 99 (P99)

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data)

Memory data: CLIPBOARD IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT point data

Locate data (locate number 00~99): when saving and loading song data using SCSI Time Base: ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK Setup mode: * Time signature setting (BAR BEAT), * Tempo setting, * Click On/Off setting

* Preroll Time setting, * Midi Sync Out setting, * MTC Frame Rate setting

* MTC Offset setting, * MTC Offset Mode setting, * Rec Protect On/Off setting

* Slave Mode on/off setting, * Slave Type setting, * Virtual TC Setting (when saving

and loading song data using SCSI)

Auto Play mode and Auto Return mode On/Off Vari-pitch mode On/Off, and pitch data Setup mode: * Digital In setting, * Digital Out setting, * Bar/Beat Resolution On/Off setting

* Device ID setting, * Foot switch function setting, * Mark stop function setting

* Auto EE mode setting, * Chain play mode setting and chain list

* Reference level setting, * Bal/Unbal setting, * Contrast level setting

* Execution of save/load is permissible only in 44.1kHz/16 bit, 44.1kHz/24 bit, 48kHz/16 bit or

48kHz/24 bit asynchronous recording in S/P DIF format, or with digital devices that have the adat format digital recording function.

* When a 24 bit data recorded in the recorder is saved to a 16 bit digital device, Audio 16 bit only

will be saved. Also, when a 20 bit data is saved, Audio 20 bit only will be saved.

* When loading DAT or adat data, if it is 16 bit, even if the current drive of the recorder has be

formatted in 24 bits, only the upper 16 bits will be loaded and the lower 8 bits will be "0." Likewise, in a 20 bit machine, the upper 20 bits only will be loaded and the lower 4 bits will be "0."

Song data can be saved as a real track, additional track or ALL data. Please note the following points when saving song data using a DAT or adat device.

The save time of the data depends on the time of the song data (ABS 0-REC END) on the real track. Therefore, if you attempt to save data that exists on an additional track that is longer than the data on the real track, the data on the additional track will only be saved for the same amount of time as the data on the real track.

Let’s say, you have 10 minutes recorded on the real track and you tentatively move it to the additional track (track exchange function). Then you save a real track by leaving that moved portion blank, which leaves you with only 3 minutes of recording on the track. This means only 3 minutes of the data on the additional track will be saved, and the remaining 7 minutes will not be saved. If you want longer save time, you can edit the save time during save operations (Go to page "

" <Step-6>).

This can be done by either setting the save time to a longer save time (however, the maximum time that can be edited is 59 minutes 59 seconds), or move the data with the longest recording time on the additional track to the real track and then save that data. Be careful not to erase the data that you need on the additional track when conducting these procedures. For more details on track exchange go to page "

Please use the following disks for the DVD-RAM media to be used in the optional DVD-RAM drive (Model 9046). You cannot save/load correctly by using any other type disk listed here.

2.6GB/4.7GB/5.2GB/9.4GB

The headphone jack provided in the optional Model 9046 cannot be used. Do not plug in the headphone. Installation of Model 9046 must be done by the Fostex Service Department. After purchasing this unit, please request the nearest Fostex Service Station.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data)

Saving the data using a adat or S/P DIF digital signal

S/P DIF digital signal (or adat digital signal) from the [DATA OUTPUT] connector of the recorder is saved.

* Restore the initial settings on the recorder. * Set the same sampling rate on the external digital device and the recorder.

Connecting an external device

Connect [DATA OUTPUT 1-8] connector of the recorder to the digital input connector on the external digital device.

<Notes>

• The recorder has [DATA OUTPUT] connectors for an S/P DIF digital signal (OPTICAL) and for an adat digital signal. These connectors have the same shape but carry different information. Use the [DATA OUTPUT 1-8] connector to save data. Do not use the [DATA OUTPUT 9-16] and [17-24] connectors.

• Save/load by S/P DIF or adat digital signals cannot be executed from the current drive that is formatted in 96kHz/24 bit or 88.2kHz/24 bit.

adat or DAT

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ] ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ]

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

INPUT

8 - 1

24 - 17

16 - 9

1234

5678

75Ω

ON OFF

DATA

OUTPUT

24 - 17

8 - 1

16 - 9

DATA OUTPUT 1-8

ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

21222324

WORD

OUTPUTINPUT

MIDI

THRU

OUTPUT

INPUT

567

17181920

SCSI

234

13141516

CAUTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

AVIS:

NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RS422

REMOTE

THRU

100Ω

ON OFF

AC-IN

adat In (or Digital In)

• If the external device has only COAXIAL type (RCA) digital I/O connectors, connect an optional COP-1/96k (optical/coaxial converter) to use an S/P DIF digital signal.

• Connecting both output and input connectors on the recorder to the input and output connectors on the external digital device respectively may generate a digital loop.

Setting up an external device

1.Set the same sampling rate to that of the recorder.

2.Select digital input on the external device so that the external device will accept a digital signal.

On some external devices, you may have to set up so that the external device will synchronize with the incoming digital signal.

<Note>

If the external device does not accept the digital signal or if you notice digital noise, check the connection, cabling, and the settings of the recorder and the external device.

* Refer to the instruction manuals that came with any external digital device for details.

Executing the save operation

Use the “Save PGM?” menu in Setup mode.

• Output format available : adat, SPDIF, SCSI, IDE2

• Programs available : When using an adat/SPDIF ->P01 - P99 (each program individually)

: When using a SCSI/IDE2 ->P01 - P99 or All program

• Track available : When using an adat or DAT ->Tracks 1-8, 1-16, 1-24, 1-32, 1-40

1-48, 1-56, 9-16, 9-24, 9-32, 9-40, 9-48, 9-56, 17-24, 17-32, 17-40 17-48, 17-56, 25-32, 25-40, 25-48, 25-56, 33-40, 33-48, 33-56, 41-48, or 49-56

: When using a SCSI/IDE2 ->All tracks (1-56) will be automatically

selected.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data)

1.Press the [SETUP] key.

The recorder enters Setup mode.

2.Use the [JOG] dial to select “Save PGM?,” and then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The message “Save Device?” and an indication of the digital signal to be saved (“SPDIF,” “adat,” “SCSI” or “IDE2” ) will flash on the display.

SETUP

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

Flashing

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

232221201918

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

232221201918

kHz

CLOCK

INT

BIT

kHz

CLOCK

INT

3.Rotate the [JOG] dial to select a type of digital signal (adat or SPDIF) format to be used for the save operation.

Selecting “adat” will save data in the adat digital signal format. Selecting “SPDIF” will save data in the S/P DIF digital signal format.

4.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

Selection of the digital signal format for the save operation will be confirmed, and the existing Program numbers will flash on the display.

Flashing

SETUP

SURE?

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

232221201918

CLOCK

INT

kHz

5.Rotate the [JOG] dial to select a Program to save.

You can select any existing Program (up to 99) to save.

7.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again.

“Save Trk ? 1-24” (“1” is flashing) appears on the display and you can select tracks to save.

8.Select the desired track range using the [JOG] dial.

You can select 1, 9,17, 25, 33, 41, and 49 of the points that are flashing(left). Use the [SHUTTLE] dial to move the flashing cursor to the left, then turn the [JOG] dial to select 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56.

<Note>

Refer to the <Note> on page "85" prior to saving data including the additional track.

9.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

“Start Recorder !” (Start recording on the recorder) appears on the display, and “SURE?” flashes.

Flashing

SETUP

SURE?

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

232221201918

CLOCK

INT

kHz

10. Confirm that the external device is syncing with the digital input signal, and start recording on the external device (DAT or adat).

Setting a START-ID (DAT) or a locate point at the recording start point will facilitate future loading operations.

11. Confirm that the recording on the external device has started, and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The save operation starts, and the time required for the save operation appears on the display and a few seconds later, it will start counting down. This few seconds delay is due to the pilot signal which is recorded to mark the beginning of the Program to facilitate future load operation. Therefore, the actual save operation starts when counting down starts. Two tracks are saved each time in the order of Track 1 and 2, 3 and 4, etc. to a DAT machine. Eight tracks are saved each time in the order of Track 1-8, 9-16, etc. to an adat machine.

6.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The length of the time (ABS 0 - REC END) of the program recording selected appears and the time shown can be edited. The time is usually saved according to the time displayed, however, it is possible to shorten the time to save at this stage when saving the time. In other words, though the actual recording may be 9 minutes 00 seconds, as shown in the example below, that time can be edited to 5 minutes when saved. As mentioned in the <Note> on page 85, if the data on the additional track is longer the time can be set to a longer time and saved (however, the maximum time that can be edited is 59 minutes 59 seconds).

Flashing

SETUP

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

232221201918

CLOCK

12. When data is successfully saved a “COMPLETED!” message will appear on the display, and stop the external DAT or adat.

13. Press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key to quit the Setup mode.

The display will return to the previous time base indication.

To cancel the operation or restore the indication shown before you pressed the [EXECUTE/YES] key, press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key. Pressing one of these keys repeatedly takes you to the previous layer, finally quitting the Setup mode, and the display will return to the previous time base indication. If you press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key any time after

kHz

INT

you execute the save operation but before it is complete, the saved song data will be invalid.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data)

Loading the data using a adat or S/P DIF digital signal

Load the data by S/P DIF digital signals (or adat digital signals) from the [DATA INPUT] jack of the recorder.

* Restore the initial settings on the recorder. * Set the same sampling rate on the external digital device and the recorder.

Connecting the external device

Connect [DATA INPUT] connectors of the recorder to the digital output connectors on the external digital device.

<Notes>

• The recorder has [DATA INPUT] connectors for an S/P DIF digital signal (OPTICAL) and for an adat digital signal. These connectors have the same shape but carry different information. Use the [DATA INPUT 1-8] connector. Do not use the [DATA INPUT 9-16] and [17-24] connectors.

• Do not remove the optical cable or perform any other operation that would disconnect the S/P DIF signal until the session is complete. Otherwise, the recorder will generate noise, and affect the connected device.

adat or DAT

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ] ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ]

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

INPUT

8 - 1

24 - 17

16 - 9

DATA

24 - 17

1234

5678

75Ω

ON OFF

OUTPUT

8 - 1

16 - 9

DATA INPUT 1-8

ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

21222324

WORD

OUTPUTINPUT

MIDI

THRU

OUTPUT

INPUT

567

17181920

SCSI

234

13141516

CAUTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

AVIS:

NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RS422

REMOTE

THRU

100Ω

ON OFF

AC-IN

adat Out (or Digital Out)

• If the external device has only COAXIAL type (RCA) digital I/O connectors, connect an optional COP-1/96k (optical/coaxial converter) to use an S/P DIF digital signal.

• Connecting both output and input connectors on the recorder to the input and output connectors on the external digital device respectively may generate a digital loop.

Setting up an external device

1.Setup the external device so that it can output a digital signal.

2.Locate the beginning of the pilot signal recorded in the saved data.

* Refer to the instruction manual that came with your external digital device for details.

Executing the load operation

You will use the “Load PGM ?” menu in Setup mode.

• Input format available : adat, SPDIF, SCSI, IDE2

• Programs available : When using an adat/SPDIF ->P01 - P99 (each program individually) : When using a SCSI/IDE2 ->P01 - P99 or All program

• Track available : When using an adat or DAT ->Tracks 1-8, 1-16, 1-24, 1-32, 1-40

1-48, 1-56, 9-16, 9-24, 9-32, 9-40, 9-48, 9-56, 17-24, 17-32, 17-40 17-48, 17-56, 25-32, 25-40, 25-48, 25-56, 33-40, 33-48, 33-56, 41-48, or 49-56

: When using a SCSI/IDE2 ->All tracks (1-56) will be automatically

selected.

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1.Press the [SETUP] key.

The recorder will enter the Setup mode.

2.Use the [JOG] dial to select “Load PGM ?,” and then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The message “Load Device?” and the type of digital signal to be loaded (“SPDIF,” “adat,” “SCSI” or “IDE2”) will flash on the display.

SETUP

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3.Rotate the [JOG] dial to select the type of digital signal format (SPDIF or adat) to be used for the load operation.

Selecting “adat” will load data in the adat digital signal format. Selecting “SPDIF” will load data in the S/P DIF digital signal format.

7.Select the desired track range using the [JOG] dial.

You can select 1, 9, 17, 25, 33, 41 and 49 of the points that are flashing (left). Use the [SHUTTLE] dial to move the flashing cursor to the left, then turn the [JOG] dial to select 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56.

8.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. (“SURE?” flashes.)

"EXT" and "DIGITAL" will light up and "SURE?" will flash in the display.

Flashing

SETUP

SURE?

OL 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

234

91011 12 131415 16

1819202122 23

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

24 30

EXT

DIGITAL

Lit Lit

∞

<Notes>

• If digital signal is being input correctly, a “ and “

EXT

” indicator will light up on the display. If the “DIGITAL” and “EXT” indicator flashes, check the connection, cabling, and the settings of the recorder and the external device.

• The FS indication will flash and warn you if the sampling frequency of the recorder and DAT vary when loading with S/P DIF digital signals. Be careful when setting the sampling frequency for adat digital signals because there will be no FS warning though there may be a discrepancy.

DIGITAL”

4.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The digital signal selected is set and the program number currently set on the load destination current drive flashes. The size of the program recording is also displayed.

Flashing

SETUP

SURE?

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9 12 18 24 30 42

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5.Rotate the [JOG] dial to select a Program into which to load data.

You can select any existing Program (from up to 99). If you select a Program that already contains data and execute the load operation, the existing data will be overwritten by the new data. If you do not wish to overwrite any data in any current Program, use the [JOG] dial to select “New PGM” to execute the load operation. You can do this only when the number of existing Programs is 99 or less and the hard disk has enough free space to accommodate the new data.

If a program that is already recorded with some sort of data is selected and loaded, only the song data loaded will be valid. All the data of the programs recorded on that same track up to then will be erased.

6.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

Now you can select tracks into which to load.

Flashing Flashing

SETUP

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91011 12 131415 16

1819202122 23

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

CLOCK

9.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again.

“Start Player !” (Start playing the recorder) appears on the display.

Flashing

SETUP

kHz

INT

DIGITAL

SURE?

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

2 3 4

7 8

91011 12 131415 16

1819202122 23

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

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DIGITAL

CLOCK

EXT

DIGITAL

kHz

10. Play the corresponding external device (DAT or adat).

The load operation starts when the recorder accepts the incoming digital signal. The time required for the load operation appears on the display and starts counting down.

Two tracks are loaded at a time from a DAT machine in the following order: Track 1 and 2, 3 and 4, etc. from a DAT machine. Eight tracks are loaded each time in the order of Track 1-8, 9-16, etc..

11. When the load operation is complete, “COMPLETED!” flashes on the display.

12. Press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key to quit Setup mode.

The display will indicate the time base set for the loaded Program.

Press the [STOP] button or [EXIT/NO] key to return to one previous menu prior to the [EXECUTE/YES] key or if you want to cancel a procedure. Every time you press these keys you will move back one previous hierarchy,

kHz

and eventually escape from the SETUP mode and return to the time base display. Note that all the song data saved will be invalid if you press the [STOP] button or [EXIT/NO] key while saving at <Step-10>.

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Saving the data using SCSI

This procedure will SAVE/LOAD using a removable SCSI drive disk (zip, MO, DVD-RAM etc.) that is a backup disk. In save/load using SCSI, the program can be selected separately or in whole. A backup purpose SCSI disk is generally used after formatted in the backup format, however, a DOS formatted (computer format) SCSI disk can also be used to SAVE/LOAD in WAV. Data saved in WAV can be re-loaded and even directly be read by the computer. Therefore, this kind of data can be used as music software, as well.

Connecting a SCSI device

Refer to the diagram to connect a SCSI device to a D2424.

• Before making connections, make sure that both the recorder and the SCSI drive are turned off.

• One SCSI drive may be connected on the recorder.

• The SCSI connector on the recorder is a half pitch 50-pin connector compatible with Macintosh computers. Use a cable with connectors that conform to the standards for connecting a SCSI drive.

• The SCSI drive should be terminated. Install a SCSI terminator, or turn the termination switch to “on” if the drive has a termination switch (like a zip drive).

• You must format the SCSI disk after you connect it to the recorder. Refer to the “Formatting” section on the next page for the formatting procedure.

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ] ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ]

SCSI terminator

Removable

SCSI drive

ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

INPUT

8 - 1

24 - 17

16 - 9

DATA

24 - 17

2324

5678

75Ω

ON OFF

OUTPUT

INPUT

8 - 1

16 - 9

ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ]

WORD

OUTPUTINPUT

MIDI

THRU

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SCSI

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13141516

CAUTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

AVIS:

NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

REMOTE

RS422

REMOTE

100Ω

ON OFF

D2424

THRU

AC-IN

SCSI connector

(Half-pitch 50-pin)

SCSI cable

In using a removable disk for backup purpose, be sure Write Protect is disabled. Please note that it cannot be used in the Write Protect mode.

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Formatting a SCSI disk

An unformatted disk or a disk used with the computer can also be used. Check to see that the data on the disk is no longer necessary prior to formatting a disk that was previously used with the computer. Once formatting is started it cannot be stopped. The formatting process will erase all data. Be especially careful not to erase the data that you still need. The prerequisite here is that a removable disk is used.

1.Connect the SCSI device to the recorder and turn the power on to the both machines.

2.If you are using a removable disk, insert the disk into the drive.

3.Press the [SETUP] key to enter the Setup mode.

4.Turn the [JOG] dial to select “Disk Format?” (“?” flashes), and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

“IDE1” flashes appears.

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kHz

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INT

BIT

kHz

CLOCK

The backup format quantization display:

In the initial setup, the backup format quantization that is displayed in the previous procedure will always be of the same figure as that of the current drive quantization. This is due to the fact that save is not possible unless quantization is same for both the current drive and the backup drive. In other words, when using a current drive formatted in 44.1 or 48kHz/24 bit, "24 bit Backup?" will always be displayed.

7.Press and hold down the [RECORD] button and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

“REMAIN” lights up and formatting starts. As the formatting operation progresses, the size of the area to be formatted on the disk will count down on the display. When formatting is complete, “COMPLETED!” will appears.

8.Press the [EXIT/NO] key or the [STOP] button to quit the SETUP mode.

The recorder returns to the ABS display of the Program that was selected before it entered Setup mode.

If format is executed while “ internal IDE hard disk will be formatted and data in the IDE hard disk will be lost.

IDE1

” is blinking, the

5.Rotate the [JOG] dial to display the flashing “SCSI6” and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The ID number and name of the connected SCSI device appear on the display, and “?” and “SURE?” flash.

Flashing

16151413121110

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9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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SURE?

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6.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The “24bit Backup ?” (“?” flashing) message appears and “SURE?” flashes. This indicates that you are in the stand-by mode to format the backup purpose SCSI hard disk in the “24 bit Backup Format”. Quantization figure identical to the current drive will be displayed.

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SURE?

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CLOCK

INT

CLOCK

INT

Your backup purpose SCSI disk has been formatted after completing the steps up to this point. The SCSI disk is now ready to SAVE/LOAD. To continuously format another disk, remove the disk from the SCSI drive and then repeat the same procedures.

Press the eject switch on the SCSI drive to remove the disk from the SCSI drive.

kHz

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Saving data of an individual Program

When saving with a SCSI disk it is possible to save each program or all programs.

• Output format available : adat, SPDIF, SCSI, IDE2

• Programs available : When using an adat/SPDIF ->P01 - P99 (each program individually) : When using a SCSI/IDE2 ->P01 - P99 or All program

• Track available : When using an adat or DAT->Tracks 1-8, 1-16, 1-24, 1-32, 1-40

1-48, 1-56, 9-16, 9-24, 9-32, 9-40, 9-48, 9-56, 17-24, 17-32, 17-40 17-48, 17-56, 25-32, 25-40, 25-48, 25-56, 33-40, 33-48, 33-56, 41-48, or 49-56

: When using a SCSI/IDE2 ->All tracks (1-56) will be automatically

selected.

1.Press the [SETUP] key.

The recorder will enter the SETUP mode.

2.Use the [JOG] dial to select “Save PGM?” (“?” will flash.), and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The indication of the type of digital signal to be saved will flash on the display.

SETUP

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9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

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9 12 18 24 30 42

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9 12 18 24 30 42

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kHz

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INT

BIT

∞

CLOCK

INT

kHz

• If you have selected each Program that requires only one disk to save:

Flashing

SETUP

SURE?

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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• If you have selected all Programs:

Flashing

SETUP

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CLOCK

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30 42

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INT

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3.Rotate the [JOG] dial to select a flashing “SCSI 6,” and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. (“SURE?” flashes.)

It will change to the display for selecting the backup mode (FDMS3 or WAVE). In the example here, "FDMS3" is flashing.

Flashing

SETUP

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9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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4.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

It will change to the display for selecting the program to be saved. At this point, when the JOG dial is rotated, in addition to separate programs, "Save All (**/**)?" can be selected.

When "Save All (**/**)?" is selected, all the programs can be saved (Read explanation in following). Depending on the selected program, the display will be as follows.

If all programs can be saved in one disk, same numbers such as 03/03 will be shown in (**/**). However, if it displays, for example 02/04, it means only 2 from among the 4 programs can be saved in the backup disk.

• If you have selected each Program that requires multiple disks:

The following indication, for example, appears. (**** is the tentative title, the program number

flashes, the information on the size of the program and number of disks necessary, alternate.)

This display indicates that one SCSI hard disk is not enough to save the program chosen, and that several disks are necessary to proceed with the save procedure. In the following example you see a “2D” indication as the number of disks necessary. This indicates that 2 disks are necessary to execute the save procedure.

Flashing

SETUP

SURE?

OL 0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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0 3

6 9

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30 42

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5. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The recorder performs the save operation differently depending on the selected Program.

• When selecting a program that can be saved on one backup disk:

The backup disk will indicate that a new program is going to be created (backup disk shows B01).

Flashing

SETUP

SURE?

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

Pressing the [EXECUTE/YES] key will start save operations and then the following indication will appear. This indicates that the song data of the current drive selected is being saved on the B01 backup disk. The disk space necessary to save the data is counted down while the data is being saved.

SETUP

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12 18 24 30 42

∞

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When the data is saved, the system goes to the program time base indication prior to going to the SETUP mode, then “COMPLETED!” lights up.

• When selecting a "Save All ? (**/**):

The display will change for selecting the program to start the save. When the [JOG] dial is rotated, 01 through the last program number can be selected.

BIT

0 3 6 9

kHz 12 18

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30 42

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BIT

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INT

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6.Press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key to quit the Setup mode.

<Note>

You cannot interrupt the save operations on the SCSI hard disk, as with adat or S/P DIF digital signal. You will have to start the save process from the very first disk again, if you erroneously press the [EXIT/NO] key during the insertion of several disks required to save the program on.

Press the eject switch on the SCSI drive to remove the

disk from the SCSI drive after the program has been successfully saved.

The instructions on the left was based on use of disks that were already formatted for backup use, when saving programs using several disks. It is recommended that all the disks to save data on are already formatted prior to the save process. However, there may be times that you will unexpectedly not have enough formatted disks during the save process thus, forcing you to use an “unformatted disk” or a “used disk” that already has other data saved on it. Observe the respective procedures described when inserting the disk according to the "Insert Disk 2" or "Insert Disk 3" message that prompts you to “Insert another disk!” as shown in the instructions on the left.

• When inserting an unformatted disk

The recorder automatically recognizes an “Unformatted” disk, and will indicate "Unformat!", then automatically go to the "Disk Format?" menu in the SETUP mode, to format the backup disk. Follow the formatting procedures to actually format the backup disk. The save process automatically resumes when the disk is successfully formatted.

SETUP

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

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CLOCK

INT

kHz

If it is executed with 01 displayed, all programs will be saved. If another number is selected, from the selected number to the last can be saved. If the [EXECUTE/YES] key is pressed after selecting the starting program, the save will start and at the instant it is finished, "COMPLETED!" will light up.

• When selecting a program to save that requires several disks:

Save will immediately start if the [EXECUTE/YES] key is pressed. The save process appears as in the above case. When the first disk is full, that disk is ejected and the display will indicate “Insert second disk !”.

SETUP

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

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Save is automatically resumed when the second disk is inserted in the SCSI drive. The same process is repeated when a third, or more disks are required. When the program is successfully saved on the last disk, the program time base indication (ABS 0) that was started up prior to entering the SETUP mode appears and “COMPLETED!” lights up.

BIT

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

232221201918

CLOCK

kHz

INT

• When inserting a disk that is saved or loaded with other data

The following display may appear as an example, when inserting such type of disk. This prompt is asking you whether you want to erase the existing data saved on the disk that was inserted, and indicates that you have entered the "Delete PGM?" menu in the SETUP mode.

If it is okay to erase that disk, press the [EXECUTE/ YES] key. The "Delete ALL PGM?" message will appear. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key to delete all programs. Save is automatically resumed after the programs are deleted. If it is not okay to erase the disk, turn the [JOG] dial to select "Eject" when the above indication appears to eject the disk. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key after "Eject" is selected. When the disk is ejected, then a prompt to "Insert

Disk" will appear on the display. Insert another disk.

• When inserting a disk that was used as the current drive

"Wrong Disk" will briefly appear, the "Disk Format?" menu of the SETUP mode will appear for backup formatting, then the following indication will appear.

If it is okay to proceed formatting, then execute the formatting process as done in the above case. If it is not okay to proceed formatting, then turn the [JOG] dial to select "Eject" to eject the disk. The save operations can automatically be resumed in such manner when the disk is formatted as a backup disk or when a program is deleted.

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In the previous procedure, when the left and right numbers were different such as "(05/08)" in the "(**/**)" display of "Save All (**/**)," it could not be saved in one disk, and indicated that a multiple number of disks were required. For example, if save was executed while "Save All (05/08)" was displayed, programs 1-5 could be saved in the first disk but programs beyond 6 had to be saved in another disk. In this case, if save is continued in the second disk, the same B01 (backup number 01) for the first disk will be attached and saved. In other words, if "All save" is executed in a multiple number of disks, backup number "B01" will be attached to all of the backup disks. For this reason, on the disk after it has been saved, it is recommended to clearly indicate what program is stored in it.

Loading the data using SCSI

Here you are loading on the current drive, the data of each program saved on the backup purpose SCSI disk. The prerequisite is that a backup SCSI drive is connected to the recorder.

Load the data saved on one removable disk.

Load the program with the “Load PGM?” menu in the SETUP mode.

• Input format available : adat, SPDIF, SCSI, IDE2

• Programs available : When using an adat/SPDIF ->P01 - P99 (each program individually) : When using a SCSI/IDE2 ->P01 - P99 or All program

• Track available : When using an adat or DAT->Tracks 1-8, 1-16, 1-24, 1-32, 1-40

1-48, 1-56, 9-16, 9-24, 9-32, 9-40, 9-48, 9-56, 17-24, 17-32, 17-40 17-48, 17-56, 25-32, 25-40, 25-48, 25-56, 33-40, 33-48, 33-56, 41-48, or 49-56

: When using a SCSI/IDE2 ->All tracks (1-56) will be automatically

selected.

1.Press the [SETUP] key.

The recorder will enter the SETUP mode.

2.Use the [JOG] dial to select “Load PGM?,” and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

An indication of the type of the digital signal to be loaded will flash on the display.

SETUP

0 3 6

9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

16151413121110

Flashing

0 3 6 9

12 18 24 30 42

∞

98765

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0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

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DIGITAL

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

3. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key while "SCSI 6" is flashing.

It will change to the display for selecting the backup number saved in the backup disk.

Flashing

SETUP

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9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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When the [JOG] dial is rotated, in addition to each backup number, "Load All?" can be selected. All programs can be loaded when "Load All? (**/**)" is selected.

BIT

0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

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4. Select the backup number and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

It will change to the display for setup of a new program in the current drive.

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SURE?

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Turning the [JOG] dial in this state makes it possible to select another program, other than the above, on the current drive. The size of the program appears when the program is selected.

If you select a program that is already recorded with data and load is executed for the load destination, the existing data is deleted while loading takes place.

If you do not want to overwrite the existing data, select “New PGM” mentioned above, prior to loading.

5.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

Song data will be loaded to the selected Program. If, for example, backup 1 is started for Program 1, then “B01 >> P01 ***MB” will appear, “REMAIN” lights up, load proceeds, and “***MB (program size)” is counted down, when individual programs are loaded.

When the load operation is complete, “COMPLETED!” will light and the recorder will display the Time Base that was shown before the unit entered the Setup mode.

6.Press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key.

“COMPLETED!” will turn off.

<Note>

You cannot abort a load operation on a SCSI device while it is in progress.

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Loading data saved on several removable disks

As an example here, we will load the data of a Program saved onto two removable disks.

1.Insert the first disk (Disk-1) into the SCSI device.

<Note>

Make sure that you insert the disks in the correct order. If you insert the wrong disk, the recorder displays "Wrong disk" -> "Illegal No!" and ejects the disk. Follow the disk markings you made during the save operation.

2.Follow Steps 1-3 of the “Loading Song data” procedure.

The display flashes the number of the existing Backup data in the SCSI disk, and then indicates that the first disk has been inserted.

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SETUP

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9 12 18 24 30 42

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Rotating the [JOG] dial will toggle between “B**” and “Eject.” If you wish to cancel the load operation and remove the disk, select “Eject” and press the [EXECUTE/ YES] key.

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0 3

6 9

kHz 12 18

CLOCK

INT

30 42

∞

232221201918

5.Insert Disk 2 (second disk) into the SCSI hard disk drive according to what the display requests.

Loading automatically resumes when Disk 2 is inserted.

The display will show the same count down as shown for Disk 1. The size of the program is counted down along with the load process.

When all data is loaded, “COMPLETED!” lights up, and the program time base (ABS 0) started up prior to going into the SETUP mode will appear.

<Note>

You cannot abort a load operation on a SCSI device while it is in progress.

6.Press the [EXIT/NO] key, or [STOP] button.

The “COMPLETED!” go off.

3.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

A prompt inquiring whether to set a new program on the current drive which is the load destination will appear. ("New PGM" appears and "SURE?" flashes.)

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SURE?

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9 12 18 24 30 42

∞

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Turning the [JOG] dial in this state makes it possible to select a program on the current drive. The size of the program appears when the program is selected.

If you select a program that is already recorded with data and load is executed for the load destination, the existing data is deleted while loading takes place.

If you do not want to overwrite the existing data, select “New PGM” mentioned above, prior to loading.

4.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key after selecting the program.

Loading is started and the display will show “B** >> P** ***MB”. This indicates that the backup data (B**) on

the SCSI hard disk is being loaded on the current drive program (P**). The “***MB” (load size) is counted down as loading proceeds.

When Disk 1 loading is completed, an “Insert Disk 2” message appears, and Disk 1 is automatically ejected.

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Saving and Loading with IDE2 (E-IDE Hard disk/DVD-RAM)

It is possible to setup an optional Model 9044 (Bay and Caddy) to mount an E-IDE hard disk (IDE2), or optional DVD-RAM drive (Model 9046) for backup purposes. With this setup it becomes possible to save/load files in WAV (RIFF WAVE file format, hereafter WAV) described later, or save/load in FDMS-3 V3.0 (Fostex Disk Management System-3) format described earlier.

• This model can only save/load in IDE2 (E-IDE or DVD-RAM) FDMS-3 Ver3.0 format. When using an IDE2 to save/load WAV files, priority format it in FAT16 DOS on another PC.

• Our Service Division will assemble optional Model 9044 or Model 9046. For installation, please contact the Fostex distributor in your territory.

• Note that the optional Model 9046 (DVD-RAM drive) only provides limited space on the disk, when using it as a backup drive. For more details refer to page 86 “Precautions When Using a DVD-RAM Drive”.

Saving in FDMS-3 Ver3.0 Mode

Here we will save files in FDMS-3 Mode on a backup E-IDE hard disk (or optional DVD-RAM). Go to the “Save PGM?” menu in the SETUP mode, to save S/P DIF and adat digital signals, described earlier, in the same manner as saving on SCSI devices.

1. Press the [SETUP] key when the equipment is stopped.

Go to the SETUP mode.

2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select “SavePGM?” (“?” flashing). Then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The menu to select the device to save the program on appears. “SCSI” flashes in the default mode.

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3. Turn the [JOG] dial to “IDE2” so that it flashes. Then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

Find “IDE2” + “Device Name”. The backup mode selection menu appears. “FDMS3” flashes in the default mode.

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4. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key while “FDMS3” is flashing.

A menu appears so you can select the program that you want to save. The currently selected program number flashes. The size of the program also appears. Turn the [JOG] dial in this state to select individual programs or select “Save All” (**/**)”.

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Use an optional DVD-RAM as a device to save your programs on. A menu appears when you select programs that can be saved on one DVD disk. If you select too many programs and all those programs cannot be saved on one disk, then the number of disks required to save all those programs and the program size alternately appears on the LCD.

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5. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key to select the program that you want to save.

If you select individual programs, the menu to select programs from the backup disk appears. In the default mode “New PGM” appears so you can create a new program on the backup disk.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data)

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If you create a new program and you go to the save menu, a “p01” indication appears if nothing is saved on the disk. The program number flashes if there is data already saved on the disk.

If data is saved on a backup disk, you can turn the [JOG] dial to select existing program numbers, in addition to “New PGM”, or even select “Eject”. Select and save an existing program. The current data saved will be erased and overwritten with the new data being saved. ALWAYS select “New PGM” if you do not want to overwrite (erase) any existing data. Select “Eject” to eject the disk then press the [EXECUTE/ YES] key.

The menu to select the program range appears by selecting “Save All? (**/**)”.

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“Save All” refers to saving all programs from the very first program to the very last program. By turning the [JOG] dial at this time, you can select program number 01, 02... all the way up to the current program number.

If, for example, you choose 01 as illustrated in the case above, you can save all programs. If you select 03 you can save the programs from program 03 to the last program.

6. Select either “New PGM” or an existing program number. Then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The save process starts. The REMAIN counter (size to save) starts counting down. (The following is an example of saving data to backup number “p01”.)

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When the data is saved “COMPLETED!” lights up on the display. Then the system escapes from the SETUP mode. If you are saving data on more than one DVD-RAM disk, the first disk is ejected when data is saved on it, then a message prompting “Set Second Disk” appears on the LCD. Follow the instructions and set the next disk in the DVDRAM drive. The data is automatically saved on the second disk.

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7. When all the data that you want to save are saved, press the [EXIT/NO] key (or [STOP] key) to turn off the “COMPLETED!” message.

Loading in the FDMS-3 Mode

Load the data that you saved on you backup E-IDE hard disk (or optional DVD-RAM). Data is loaded from the “Load PGM?” menu in the SETUP mode as in the case when S/P DIF and adat digital signals were loaded or when loading data on SCSI devices.

1. Press the [SETUP] key while in the initial menu, to go to the SETUP mode.

2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select “Load PGM?” (“?” flashes). Then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The menu to select the loading device appears. “SCSI” is the default setting and the indication flashes.

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3. Turn the [JOG] dial to select “IDE2”. Now “IDE2” is flashing. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

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“IDE2” + “Device Name” appears. Then the menu to select the program to load appears.

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You can select the “Load All (**/**)” choice in addition to individual backup programs by turning the [JOG] dial at this stage. “Load All (**/**)” refers to loading all programs that are saved. You can set the program range to load, as in the case with “Save” mentioned earlier, by executing the “Load All (**/**)” feature.

The following display appears if you select “Load All (**/ **)”, then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. Now you can set the range of the program to load (you can load the programs in the similar way as the programs were “Saved”, as described earlier.)

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Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data)

4. Select the program to load with the [JOG] dial. Then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The menu to select the load destination (current drive) program appears. Then “New PGM” appears so you can create a new program in the default setting.

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5. Select the load destination program. Then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

Start loading to the load destination program that you selected. “COMPLETED!” lights up after successfully loading, and the mode escapes from the SETUP mode.

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6. Press the [EXIT/NO] (or [STOP] key) to turn OFF the

If the current program is selected as the load destination, then “dEL” appears, which refers to deleting that program. This means the current data will be overwritten when loaded.

“COMPLETED!” message.

SAVE/LOAD by “WAV” file

In addition to save/load by the aforementioned FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management System-3), save/ load to a DOS formatted disc by using WAV (RIFF WAVE file format, hereafter called WAV) file is possible. In the same way as the aforementioned “Save/Load by FDMS-3,” it is possible not only to save data from this recorder but also to read data by this recorder; because data in WAV file is saved to the backup disk, the computer can read/write it directly and therefore, playback/editing the WAV file using various software is possible. Additionally, WAV files edited with a computer can be read by this recorder.

< Notes when using a WAV file >

THE BACKUP DISK:

• Save/load by WAV file is possible only to disks formatted in DOS FAT 16.

This recorder will execute save/load by WAV file only when this DOS disk is acknowledged by DOS FAT 16. Disks DOS formatted in FAT 32 will not be acknowledged.

• DOS formatting using the SETUP mode “Disk Format?” menu is not possible.

Consequently, backup disks to be used for WAV file must be formatted in FAT 16 before being used. If a disk of more than 2GB is formatted in FAT 16, the disk will be partitioned to a maximum 2GB capacity. In this case, this recorder will acknowledge the first partition only; the other partitions will not be acknowledged. As a result, the maximum capacity for the backup disk used by this recorder will always be 2GB for one disk drive. At save/load by WAV file, it is recommended to use a newly formatted disk to prevent loss of data due to overwriting.

DIRECTORY OF THE BACKUP DISK:

• The saved WAV file will be recorded in the root directory (first level) of the backup disk.

• WAV files that can be loaded must be placed in the root directory of the backup disk.

WAV files that have been moved from the root directory to another location such as a different folder, cannot be acknowledged by this recorder and could cause a malfunction.

FILE NAME OF THE “WAV” FILE:

• WAV files saved by this recorder will be recorded under the file name of “******##.WAV.”

• WAV files which can be loaded by this recorder must have a file name of “******##.WAV.”

The first 6 letters “******” will be the title displayed by “Title Edit?” in the SETUP mode. These 6 letters can be changed at save of the WAV file and also edited by the computer. The latter 2 letters “##” represent each track number (1-24) at save/load of the WAV file. The last “WAV” is the extension to indicate that this file is a WAV file. File names other than those described here will not be acknowledged by this recorder. For details, refer to each procedure. Using these specifications, WAV files can be loaded in any single track or tracks exchanged and loaded in the WAV file. Refer to “Loading of WAV files” in later pages.

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data)

Saving of “WAV” files

A WAV file is saved by the following procedure. Before proceeding to save, make sure a DOS formatted disk in FAT 16 is set in the SCSI ID6 equipment. The following explains the procedures for using a backup disk after it had been formatted. The E-IDE hard disk (or optional DVD-RAM drive) for backup can be used by the same procedures at saving in the DOS formatted disk.

1.The SETUP mode is entered by pressing the [SETUP] key.

2.Select “Save PGM?” (“?” blinks) with the [JOG] dial and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The currently setup content will flash in the display.

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3.Select the flashing “SCSI6” with the [JOG] dial and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. (Select "IDE2" whe n saving in the E-IDE hard disk or optional DVD-RAM disk.)

After displaying "drive name", the display will change to "Bkup Mode?" for selecting the backup mode ("WAVE" will flashes).

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4.Select the backup mode "WAVE" with the [JOG] dial and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The display will change to "CB Export? OFF" ("OFF" flashes) and ON-OFF of the clip board export can be setup.

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5.Select "OFF" and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The display will change to selecting the program for saving.

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6.Select the desired program with the [JOG] dial and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The display will change to selecting the track to be saved. In the initial state, "All Trk" will flashes.

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If the [JOG] dial is rotated at this stage, in addition to "All Trk" (flashing), "01 01" (flashing)-"56 56" (flashing) can be selected. This function is used when specifying any desired track and saving it.

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For example, if tracks 5-24 must be saved, "05 05" is selected. Then proceed to the following.

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Normally, when saving ABS 0-REC END data, proceed to the next step while the setup is OFF. But, under the following condition, save is executed with the setup ON.

< Please remember! >

When clip board export is set to ON, save is to be executed only on data within a desired range. In such a case, the desired range must be registered by the CLIPBOARD IN and CLIPBOARD OUT points previous to executing save. For explanation on registering of CLIPBOARD IN/OUT points, refer to [Registering of the locate point (=editing point) on page 54.

7.After selecting the track, press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

If "All Trk" or any desired track was selected, the display will change to the following.

When "All Trk" is selected:

The display will change to making a new WAV file on the disk and "SURE?" will flashes.

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When the [JOG] dial is rotated, "Eject" can be selected. To eject the disk, select "Eject" and press the [EXECUTE/ YES] key.

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Fostex D2424 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

Main features

Precautions

Front Panel section

Detachable Controller section

Rear panel section

Display section

Before Starting

Time Base

Recording method and REMAIN indicator

Managing songs by Program Change function

Real tracks and Additional tracks

Input monitoring and playback monitoring

Audio file and event

Formatting and Optimizing Disks

Formatting a current drive disk

Formatting a brand new hard disk (Current drive)

Re-Formatting the Current Drive or Newly Formatting the Backup Drive

Formatting a backup disk (SCSI disk or optional DVD-RAM disk)

Optimizing the disk

Handling Programs

Creating a new Program

Duplicating a Program

Using a Program Change function

Deleting a Program

Editing a Program title

Punch In/Out

What is Punch In/Out recording?

Auto Punch In/Out

Preparation

Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recording

Auto Punch In/Out Take

Single Undo/Redo

Manual Punch In/Out

Preparation

Rehearsing Manual Punch In/Out

Manual Punch In/Out take

Single Undo/Redo

Recording Digital Data

Digital recording from an external digital device

Digital recording to external digital equipment

Connecting a Digital Mixer

Recording to a Metronome Sound

Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)

Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys

Storing in real-time

Editing and storing data

Storing and editing [LOCATE] key

Storing in real-time

Edit and re-store data that is already stored

Locate Function

Direct Locate

Auto Play function

Auto Return function

Auto Repeat function

Chain Play function

Setup of the Chain Play List

Setup of the Chain Play Mode

Specify the Program and Execute Chain Play

Cue & Review Function

Cue & Review function using the [REWIND] and [F FWD] buttons

Cue & Review function using the [SHUTTLE] dial

Digital scrubbing using the envelope function

Preview Function

Executing the Preview function

Trimming the sound while previewing

Multiple Undo Function

Using the Multiple Undo function

Editing Tracks

Copy & Paste and Move & Paste

Storing the edit points

Checking and adjusting the edit points

Executing Copy (or Move)

Checking the clipboard data

Executing Paste